Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865 to Mary M. Bogart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.11.03 Author/Creator: Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12/31/1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his wife, his "companion in life" telling her about his well-being and inquiring about her. "How did you hold Christmas and what good things did you have and where do you suppose I was well I can tel you I was in georgetown visiting sick soldiers from our regement and I took dinner with them and a dinner it was to it was furnished by the citisons up north it was chickens turkeys beef ham mutton potato turnups cabage apples jellys pies cakes oranges grapes and oyster soup and I like to eat my self to death..." Tells her that he wants her to write often as it helps him much to hear from her. Writes her questions that he has for their children, Cassy and Albert. Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York.
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