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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.46 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Failed attempt of the 2nd and 10th Corps to take Richmond. Has not received any letters from home since his return.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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