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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.108 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/9/7 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

He will stay in the South for two or three months. He has borrowed $3000 from Mr. Pratt and is investing in stock [selling horses and mules in South Carolina, see # 68 ] speculation. He has been formally relieved of duty and is anxious to get home, once his trip to South Carolina is over.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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