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Whitaker, Albion, fl. 1864 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.095 Author/Creator: Whitaker, Albion, fl. 1864 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Says that when he first met his regiment, he was much healthier. He mentions the Hospital's closing. Notes he has written to Mrs. Perot, but has received no reply as of yet.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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