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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to Louise Walbridge

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.13 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Hilton Head, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 2, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Tells of the Montauk's attack on Fort Pulaski. "I know my letters are very dull now a days but you must remember, that we are completely cut off from the outer world."

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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