Benham, Tower S., fl. 1841-1865 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.004 Author/Creator: Benham, Tower S., fl. 1841-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy
States he was recently in two major battles where his company suffered several casualties. Expresses his opinions on the 1864 election. Notes he hopes that Fremont will not run, because he fears that if he does, General George McClellan will be elected. Supports Abraham Lincoln, and believes that, if elected, he will bring the war to a speedy end.
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