Bryant, Anvilla J., fl. 1863 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.108 Author/Creator: Bryant, Anvilla J., fl. 1863 Place Written: Meredith, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Thanks Ogden for taking care of her cousin, Bracket, and notifying the family of his death. Asks which of Bracket's lungs were wounded, whether he spoke of writing to anyone, or whether he mentioned anything about his home or his friends from Meredith. Requests that his personal items be sent to the family by express. Concludes by stating her wish that he was buried closer, but expresses her thanks that he is being given a proper burial.
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