Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865 to Edward H. Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.077 Author/Creator: Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy
Writes from Camp Stoneman. States he was released from the army on 11 June and went to Maine to visit some friends. He decided to reenlist for one year in Hancock's Corp, a company composed of Veterans. Says he will be receiving payment for his services. Requests that Ogden hold all the money he does not need until his service is completed. He hopes to prevent it from being stolen while he is in camp. Says he wants to start a small business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when he returns from the war.
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