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Willis, Jane, fl. 1864 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.096 Author/Creator: Willis, Jane, fl. 1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Thanks Ogden for the letter concerning her son's "misfortune … and his present location." Asks Ogden to update her son on news from home, including friends and neighbors, the state of the crops, the local economy, and the draft. Begs Ogden to let her know her son's condition and whether or not he will have to lose his arm. The year was taken from the envelope. The envelope was addressed to "Ogden." Letter is address to "Osgood," based on the content of the letter Willis was likely referring to Sarah Ogden. Year is taken from the envelope.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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