Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.015 Author/Creator: Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.1 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy
Writes from Fort Blanker. Expresses concern about his mother's health, and reports that his wound has worsened since his stay in the hospital. Mentions he has not seen his company for three days, and he has spent that time sleeping each night in the rain. As a result, he is "almost plaid out." Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.
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