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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.55 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa December 25, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Tells of the Christmas telegram sent from [General William T.] Sherman to [President Abraham] Lincoln offering his gift of the city of Savannah, Georgia. Mentions receiving a gift from George and awaiting a package from home.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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