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Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 to Eleanor Hammond

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09273.36 Author/Creator: Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Hatcher Run, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.4 cm, Width: 13.7 cm Order a Copy

All are healthy; hopes this letter finds her in equally good health. Has not received a letter since March 10th. Is sending a few pictures with this letter. One shows the railroad bridge that has been built since the battle of Hatcher Run. "It is 35 feet high." Must stop writing; the mail is being collected now.

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1864-1865

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