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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.047 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/10/24 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

He writes that he offered George [his brother] a job in the Quartermaster's office. He is surprised at the number of young ladies who have married while he was away. Discusses the attack of the Confederate torpedo boat "David" on the "Ironsides".

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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