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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.54 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 17, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

George H. Thomas' victory over John B. Hood, excitement over Sherman's march in Georgia, hopeful that peace is near, and wishes he was home for the holidays.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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