Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to Louise Walbridge

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GLC#
GLC04663.63-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
16 May 1865
Author/Creator
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
Title
to Louise Walbridge
Place Written
Raleigh, North Carolina
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Notes he selected the house of Dr. Haywood for his office and a smaller one for his quarters. The owner, a secessionist, had fled before the Union army entered the city. Family members had asked for the house to be returned to them, Walbridge refused. Reports that civilians were stealing horses from other civilians. Heard that [Confederate President] Jefferson Davis had been captured by Wilson's Cavalry. Acknowledges receipt of letter detailing [Abraham] Lincoln's funeral in Buffalo. Thinks President [Andrew] Johnson is doing a good job.

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