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Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.028 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) Place Written: St. Helena Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/2/14 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

He has received eight letters in the mail. He advises his mother on managing their rental property, writes about friends and family members back home and remarks that their current expedition has come to a stand still.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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