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Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) to Louise Walbridge

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.64 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1865 Pagination: 5 p. Order a Copy

Acknowledges receipt of photograph. Advice for managing rented property, read newspaper accounts of Jefferson Davis' capture while he was wearing petticoats. The Treasury confiscated the Haywood house. The officers will not be turned out since it is no longer owned by the family. Signature cut off.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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