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17 December 1864
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to Louise Walbridge
George H. Thomas' victory over John B. Hood, excitement over Sherman's march in Georgia, hopeful that peace is near, and wishes he was home for the holidays.
GLC04663.54
1866/1/28
to mother
Does not think his family needs to worry about an outbreak of small pox near their house. He thinks his vaccination kept him from getting the disease, even though he was in the company of small pox victims on several occasions. He has been delayed...
GLC04662.118
July 18, 1776
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Reports no news from Boston and a feeling of security there. Explains that all news from New York comes from the bi-weekly post deliveries. They keep hoping to hear "something grand from you[r] quarter." General George Washington's call for troops...
GLC02437.00382
06 April 1863
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to the Confederate Senate and the House of Representatives
Transmits communication from the Secretary of the Navy to be read in secret session. He asks for their special attention to the subject.
GLC08155.04
21 August 1788
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Reports on business in New York during Henry's absence. Forwards letters that arrived in the morning by packet. Two are to Lucy Knox from her sister. Another letter, apparently a duplicate of previous correspondence, is addressed to Knox from...
GLC02437.03970
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