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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.01 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He describes his journey from the Cedar Rapids all the way down to Davenport. From the houses they stayed in to the boats they took. He likes camp life.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Alden, William H., 1844-1918

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