Delarue, W., fl. 1862 to C. M. Sloan
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08483.01 Author/Creator: Delarue, W., fl. 1862 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 26.7 x 21.7 cm. Order a Copy
Expresses relief at Mrs. Sloan's safe arrival in St. Louis, Missouri, stating "It is no small 'Job' to travel such long distances with a large family of small children & having no father to protect them." Inquires regarding a life insurance policy Sloan owed him following the death of Mr. Sloan. States "Your negroes have taken Mr. Lincoln's advice, they are independent for the present & will be for the future if the emancipation is not stayed." Discusses mutual acquaintances. States "You are correctly informed of my having gone into business again. Idleness was nearly killing me, and I thought it folly to let the Yankees make all the money ... " Addresses the envelope "care of E. C. Sloan."
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