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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.44 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Crow Creek Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Everyone is getting sick and he is sitting up with one of the boys tonight. He thinks there will be an expedition against the Indians in the summer.He mentions Hattie and Norton.

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

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