Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-) to Mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.40 Author/Creator: Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-) Place Written: Fort Rice Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1864 Pagination: 2.5 p. ; 12.2 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
There is an emigrant train 200 miles west of where they are that is surrounded by Indians. They have sent in for reinforcements. Drake is wounded. They have had two fights with the Indians so far.
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