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Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.066 Author/Creator: Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 12, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

Writes from the Military Department Marine Hospital that his wound has improved. He sends regards from several of his "Old comrades," and reports the marriage of Eaton and Miss Ana Boges. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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