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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.43 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Crow Creek Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 December 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

They finally moved into winter quarters. Getting there was an ordeal and they all got sore. Fred died and they buried him with military honors.

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

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