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Appell, Susie C., fl. 1862 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.102 Author/Creator: Appell, Susie C., fl. 1862 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Thanks Ogden for the news concerning the amputation of Orice's arm. Says she received a letter from Orice, asking her to send him a photograph of herself, which she had taken, but has not sent. She sent news of the amputation to Orice's family and asks whether they can look forward to his return home.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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