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Chase, James F., fl. 1834-1864 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.007 Author/Creator: Chase, James F., fl. 1834-1864 Place Written: Madison, Wisconsin Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 13.1 cm Order a Copy

Writes from "Harvey Hosp Madison." He often thinks of the women from the Broad & Cherry Hospital, Ward B when he gets lonely. Describes his wound and the progress he has made rehabilitating his leg. Says he will not talk to any of the "boys" from the hospital until he has some photographs. Concludes by thanking Ogden and requesting that she give his love to the other nurses as well. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

Chase, James F., fl. 1834-1864
Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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