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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.114 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/11/23 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Describes the damage done by union bombardment and subsequent fires. Hopes to dispose of his stock in auction. Wants to be home for Christmas.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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