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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.119 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Newberne, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1866/02/13 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

He has purchased many items at auction, including 257 army wagons. He spilled a mixture of kerosene oil and lamp black all over his face and clothes and had a horrible time trying to clean up.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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