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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.001 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/05/01 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

He has completed his business in Washington and warns his mother not to work too hard in the garden. He is not sure how long he will remain in the city. Written on the stationary of George W. Walbridge [a brother] of Pratt & Company.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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