Benfield, Marcus, fl. 1865 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.002 Author/Creator: Benfield, Marcus, fl. 1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 February 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 21.1 x 13.4 cm. Order a Copy
Writes his appreciation of how Ogden has "faithfully ministered to the wants of the sick and wounded." Sends news concerning past patients from the "Broad and Cherry [Streets Hospital]" in Philadelphia. He is still at the "Pencote Battery," enjoying himself "as well as could be expected under the circumstances." A three cent stamp is included on the envelope. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.
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