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Groner, Henry, fl. 1862 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.044 Author/Creator: Groner, Henry, fl. 1862 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes from West Philadelpia, Pennsylvania. Says his health has deteriorated since he left the Broad and Cherry Streets Hospital about a month ago. He likens Ogden to a sister, and asks that she thank the women at the hospital for their kindness. Requests she or the other nurses write to him. The third page is a small hand written note containing Groner's address and signature.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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