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Hastings, R.D., fl. 1863 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.047 Author/Creator: Hastings, R.D., fl. 1863 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

Writes from Camp Convalescent near Alexandria. Reports that he saw the Medical Director in Washington, D. C. and will probably obtain his discharge. Says he received his pay from Turners Lane and went to Ogden's home to visit, but she was out of town. Notes he used all of his money and is unable to pay her back. Informs her that he has good living quarters at present. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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