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Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889 to Charles J. Hutson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.39 Author/Creator: Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Encloses a copy of a dispatch from Marion Colcock informing Charles that his request for an extended furlough has been rejected by the Confederate Secretary of War Leroy P. Walker. Explains how William, Colcock's son, was informed of his sister Emmeline's death via telegraphs, and mentions some confusion in their communications.

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889
Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
Colcock, William Ferguson, 1843-1916

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