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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.102 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/5/12 Pagination: 7 p. Order a Copy

Mr. Pratt has offered to help George and Walbridge start their own business in Chicago. Walbridge announces he will stay in the army for a few months.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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