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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.66 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 July 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Notes that the temperature has been over 100 for several days. Notes he was promoted to Colonel. Says that he has decided to remain in the army another two or three months. Encloses a recipe for "tomato wine" [not in the collection]. Mentions he has a bad eye and a boil on his right eyebrow.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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