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Pleasant, Charles E., fl. 1863 to: [Wilmor?] Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.064 Author/Creator: Pleasant, Charles E., fl. 1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/11/07 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

"So long a time has passed since you were notified to be examined that the Pension Office repeats the request. Le us hear from you at once; and send to us the Doctor's receipt for the $150 which you must pay him; and he will see that you are reimbursed."

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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