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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.002 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/3/10 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Camped at Park Barracks in front of the Astor House. The regiment has orders to be ready to march, but no one is sure exactly when they will move out. He briefly mentions sight-seeing in the city and gives the whereabouts of other relatives in the city.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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