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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.095 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Goldsboro, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 3, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Visiting acquaintances who have rented a plantation and planted a corn crop. He was surprised to learn that some of the plowhands were women. Walbridge has invested $1000.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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