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11 January 1864
Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-)
to Mother
He is well except for a bad cold. It is very cold in the house. He wonders why he does not get Leslie's Illustrated papers anymore.
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24 January 1864
They moved again and are about 50 miles above Yankton. There is not much to do there. He is sending her some money.
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12 February 1864
He asks Louisa ro write to him because he wishes to have more correspondents. They have to haul their own hay and water. A mutual acquaintance started home and he expects him to see his mother while he is there.
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20 February 1864
He suggests she give things to Brad Ladow who is on furlough to give to him. There is a lot of sickness around Toledo. He has gotten taller since she saw him last.
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7 March 1864
He is very well and getting very fat. He got all the things she sent via Judd Sanborn. He talks about the money they're allowed for clothing.
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