Magie, Charles, fl. 1863 [Two Magie family letters]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.41 Author/Creator: Magie, Charles, fl. 1863 Place Written: Terre Haute, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy
Consists of two letters: one from Charles Magie to his father; another from Abraham to James. Four pages total. Both letters were written at Terre Haute, Indiana, 26 April 1863. Grandfather Abraham does not want the money that James Magie tried to loan him. Mother [Mary] said that Magie was unable to get a pass for him to join his father [James]. Also discusses planting and mentions uncle Ambrose. [Second letter: Abraham M. to James] He does need the money from his son [James Magie] but Ambrose and two other men want to open a blacksmith and wagon shop and could use the money.
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