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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.116 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/12/15 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

He has made $3000 in profit in the last three months. Still hopes to be home for Christmas.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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