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Hall, Edward H. to: "My dear Mother."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02234.16 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward H. Place Written: Point Lookout, Md. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/08/23 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Writes "I received my box of eatables Saturday ... They just came in the nick of time as an order has been issued that we can receive no more."

My dear Mother,
I received my box of eatables Saturday, & my jacket yesterday, & am a thousand times obliged. They just came in the nick of time as an order has been issued that we can receive no more. We were busy all day yesterday moving our tents, but have got fixed once again we have to move about once every two weeks. You want to know how I amuse myself. I have never made any rings yet, but I generally employ myself in reading whenever I can get a book, which I do occasionally. There are quite a number in camp. I read "Very Hard Cash" last. Love to Father Uncle George & all the rest & believe me as ever your affect son.
Edward

Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1899
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