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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.37 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Jacksonville, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Receives his commission [as captain, see # 42]. He is starting home on furlough but must first be mustered out of his old regiment. Hopes to visit home before George [his brother?] leaves. Death of a sister's young child.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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