Forde, Electa M., fl. 1863 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.110 Author/Creator: Forde, Electa M., fl. 1863 Place Written: East Windsor, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Mentions being surprised at Mr. Hathaway's death because he had received notice from "Newton," just after the battle, that he was only slightly wounded. Says Newton informed him that the ball had been extracted from Hathaway's leg, and he was doing nicely. Informs Ogden that Mrs. Garde requests that Ogden send her information regarding Hathaway's stay in Philadelphia. She would like to know whether he mentioned her name, or the names of any of his kin. Concludes by thanking Ogden for taking care of him and changing him to a belief in "Christ the saviour of sinners."
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