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Hirnenger, James, fl. 1861-1864 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.051 Author/Creator: Hirnenger, James, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 18, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.2 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

Speaks of the pain and disability his wound continues to cause him. Tells Ogden that it is both payday and visiting day. Says he received a letter from McNabb, who got home safely. Requests that Ogden send him items, he needs to make chains. He will enclose money to pay for the materials, and will pay the balance if he has not enclosed enough. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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