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March 3, 1865
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to mother
Visiting acquaintances who have rented a plantation and planted a corn crop. He was surprised to learn that some of the plowhands were women. Walbridge has invested $1000.
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1865/3/9
He is looking forward to the end of the war so he can find employment. He writes that he can give a family friend a job as a driver for $30 a month plus rations.
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1865/3/12
He writes to announce his commission as a brevet major.
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1865/3/24
The quartermaster is buying the arms of Confederates who have deserted. Walbridge advises his mother on financial affairs.
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1865/3/31
Order to be the quartermaster of General Turner's division at Wilmington, N.C. His employees at Bermuda Hundred gave him a watch and a chair as a going away present. Written on board steamer "Transit."
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