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Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866 to E. Levassor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05732.02 Author/Creator: Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 September 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, replies to a letter from his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Discusses the illness of Charlie, a mutual acquiantance. Relates events which took place regarding the acquisition of a mare from Captain Seeley. States that upon buying the mare, Seeley issued a receipt stating that the mare had never been in the possession of the United States Government, but that a Government brand appeared on the horse after she shed her hair. Offers to sell her to Levassor at a price Levassor sets. Reports "I have been running about at quite a rate but there is no prospect of my getting married. I think that soon I shall give up all thought of it." Instructs Levassor to respond care of E. Parson's & Company. Written on stationery containing a printed image of Astor House in New York City.

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866
Levassor, E., fl. 1861-1865
Tillson, Davis, fl. 1865

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