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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.34 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Written on board steamer "Maple Leaf." Continued on 25 February and the 28 February. Describes the ship which formerly sailed on Lake Ontario and was "chartered" by the government. The section dated 25 February is written from Jacksonville, Florida. Written on board steamer "Maple Leaf."

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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