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Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865 To Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.53 Author/Creator: Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1866. Informs her that he recently passed through Fredericksburg and found no communication with either Richmond or Washington

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865

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