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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.103 Author/Creator: Appell, Susie C., fl. 1862 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Says she received a letter from Orice's family, informing her that they had good news from Mrs. Hastings concerning Orice's condition. In response, she informed the family of his bad state. Mentions that Orice's mother and sister "will go to see him if he is spared long enough."

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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