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Banks, M., fl. 1863 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.107 Author/Creator: Banks, M., fl. 1863 Place Written: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Tells Ogden the story of a soldier named Brown. Brown is ailing and destitute, and unable to pay his rent. His wife has absconded after being brought under investigation in the death of her child from an overdose of laudanum. Says Brown remains ill with a huge debt owed to his landlady. Requests that Ogden send her money and try to get in touch with his mother, who lives in Brownstown, Maine.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912
Banks, M., fl. 1863

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