Benham, Tower S., fl. 1841-1865 to Sarah Ogden

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GLC#
GLC06559.004-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
3 September 1864
Author/Creator
Benham, Tower S., fl. 1841-1865
Title
to Sarah Ogden
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 12.6 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

States he was recently in two major battles where his company suffered several casualties. Expresses his opinions on the 1864 election. Notes he hopes that Fremont will not run, because he fears that if he does, General George McClellan will be elected. Supports Abraham Lincoln, and believes that, if elected, he will bring the war to a speedy end.

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