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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02234.27 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward H. Place Written: Point Lookout, Md. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/01/23 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. Order a Copy

My dear Mother,
I have not recd. a letter from you for some time, nor have I heard from Uncle John about the boots. Enclosed I send you a permit from the Doctor for a few articles of sick, which are requisite to my health, & hope it may reach you safely. I got a letter from Pattie. The only ones I have got. Tell Agnes I have some little trinkets for her, & will send them to her soon. I wish you would send me fathers photograph. I would like very much to have it & yours. Best love to Father, Uncle George, & all the rest & believe me as ever, Your Affectionate son.
Edward H. Hall

Co. B. 4th Division

Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1899

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