Hirnenger, James, fl. 1861-1864 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.052 Author/Creator: Hirnenger, James, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 17.7 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy
Apologizes for not visiting her at the Hospital while he was in the area. Tells her to keep the money he sent her previously. States, "I may get home this winter then I can take it with me." Says he has been appointed to the position of ward master. Requests that she send him her picture so that he can "remember one that took care of me when wounded." Year of the letter was taken from the envelope. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.
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