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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to Louise Walbridge

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.50 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : Order a Copy

Battle of Chapins Bluff. Rebel prisoners say they did not run because they realized that there was no hope. Thinks Sheridan will soon take Lynchburg. Regrets that Louise and Mother have to take in boarders.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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