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Anderson, William, fl. 1861-1865 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.001 Author/Creator: Anderson, William, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.8 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses a certificate (not included) to thank Ogden for "the interest you have taken in this mans faith." The man, a neighbor of Anderson's, was a soldier who "felt unable to return" to the war and "believes that he will not be able to perform Military service in the future." Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912
Anderson, William, fl. 1861-1865

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