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Morey, Rueben Jr., fl. 1865 to Washburn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.59 Author/Creator: Morey, Rueben Jr., fl. 1865 Place Written: West Lebanon, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy

From the father of Charles C. Morey to a "Sir Washburn." Includes a response from H. B. Bradley, a clerk in Adjutant General's office, to Rueben Morey, on page two. Morey inquires as to the whereabouts of his son's belongings, including his trunk, sword and other items, and the whereabouts of Captain Ballou.

Morey, Charles Carroll, ?-1865

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