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Gray, W.H., fl. 1864 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.040 Author/Creator: Gray, W.H., fl. 1864 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.1 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy

Describes a difficult march and his new position as Provost Guard. Writes he fears that he will never see his family again, and states that he considers the hospital at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania his second home. Apologizes for his sloppy handwriting, but explains that he is writing the letter on his knee.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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