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Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862 to Carrie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03057.02 Author/Creator: Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Gladensburg Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1861 Pagination: 3.5 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He has been sick. He explains the problem with getting a furlough is that all these people have to sign it and by the time it's granted it will be expired.

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