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Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864 to Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.14 Author/Creator: Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; Order a Copy

One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells her that he is buried in the wilderness.

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916

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