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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.030 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: St. Helena, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/3/13 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

General Heckman has returned. Walbridge inquires about taxes and the sale of some property. He has been notified that if he wishes to be Captain of Company H he must leave brigade command and return to his company.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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