Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.031 Author/Creator: Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Elmira, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 12.5 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Ogden he has been sick for about a week with rheumatism. Reminisces fondly about the Christmas celebration at the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Says the weather has been severe and cold, the duty very hard at the headquarters for the volunteers, and that he is on duty every other day. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.
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