Bunch, Bradley to Amos J. Harding
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02178.04 Author/Creator: Bunch, Bradley Place Written: Gratiot, St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.2 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
States that he is under lasting obligations to Harding and to Mr. Padgett for the interest they are taking in his behalf. Writes that anything they may do toward accomplishing his release will be greatly remembered. Does not need anything at this moment because Mr. Padgett gave him a few dollars, which enabled him to "buy some nourishment to suit" his "feeble state of health." Does not have a coat or vest but can make do without them. Concludes the letter by thanking Harding again for his kindness.
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