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Chase, James F., fl. 1834-1864 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.006 Author/Creator: Chase, James F., fl. 1834-1864 Place Written: Madison, Wisconsin Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19.3 x 11.2 cm. Order a Copy

Writes from "U.S.A. Hospital Harvey." Describes his recent journey from Philadelphia to Chicago, the state of his wound, and the weather in Chicago. Writes he rode "in one of the meanest Cars in the world there was Niggers and soldiers and all Kinds of the (this was this side of Pittsburg) Poorest description..." He concludes by thanking Ogden for her photograph and her kindness. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

Chase, James F., fl. 1834-1864
Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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