Hall, Edward H. to: "My dear Mother."
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02234.22 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward H. Place Written: Point Lookout, Md. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/10/24 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. Order a Copy
Writes "Please send me ten dollars by letter, I want to get a barrel of flour. ... I don't think there will be an exchange of any but the sick this winter."
My dear Mother,
It has been some time since I received a letter from home - One from Agnes last week. I have been intending to send a permit for an overcoat but could not get a blank. Please send me ten dollars by letter, I want to get a barrel of flour. I suppose there would be no chance of getting a permit form Col. Hollman. The weather has been pretty cold for the last week past. I wish I was with you this winter, an exchanged one. I don't think there will be an exchange of any but the sick this winter. Give my best love to Father, Uncle George & all the rest, & believe me as ever your affect. Son.
Edward.
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