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Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.029 Author/Creator: Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Writes from Camp Starvation near Harrisburg. Describes his difficult journey back to camp with other men from the Broad & Cherry Hospital. Says on arrival at the camp, the men finally received some food and new clothing.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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