Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866 to E. Levassor

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GLC#
GLC05732.02-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 September 1865
Author/Creator
Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866
Title
to E. Levassor
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, replies to a letter from his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Discusses the illness of Charlie, a mutual acquiantance. Relates events which took place regarding the acquisition of a mare from Captain Seeley. States that upon buying the mare, Seeley issued a receipt stating that the mare had never been in the possession of the United States Government, but that a Government brand appeared on the horse after she shed her hair. Offers to sell her to Levassor at a price Levassor sets. Reports "I have been running about at quite a rate but there is no prospect of my getting married. I think that soon I shall give up all thought of it." Instructs Levassor to respond care of E. Parson's & Company. Written on stationery containing a printed image of Astor House in New York City.

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