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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.29 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Some members of the regiment went home on a recruiting campaign. Walbridge asked them to stop by the house. Reflects on the coming Christmas and Christmas past. Briefly discusses Hugo's description of the battle of Waterloo.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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