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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.054 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/1/21 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

He asks what gifts his mother purchased for the family with the money he sent. The sawmill is running very well. He is, once again, Quartermaster of Vodges division. He needs a new nightshirt.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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