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Gage, William H., fl. 1861 to Unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.086 Author/Creator: Gage, William H., fl. 1861 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.7 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the hospital.

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

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