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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.065 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Glouster Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/5/7 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

The steamer "Fanning" was sunk, taking with it a letter from Walbridge. He is now acting chief Quartermaster for the 10th Army Corps and has been very busy loading steamers. He desperately wants a furlough.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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