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Davis, Reuben, fl. 1862 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.009 Author/Creator: Davis, Reuben, fl. 1862 Place Written: Harrisville, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 May 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 23.3 x 17.9 cm. Order a Copy

Arrived home on Saturday the 17th, says his family was surprised by and thankful for the kindness and care given by the women of the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Reports on his family's health, and tells Ogden he will not give her any instructions about his money because she probably already sent it to him.

Davis, Reuben, fl. 1862
Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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