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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02234.30 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward H. Place Written: Point Lookout, Md. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/02/11 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

My dear Mother,
In my last letter I told you I expected to get off soon, but I think it very doubtful now whether I get off for sometime or not. I have not received my box yet, as the boat has not arrived, but am looking for it everyday. The weather has been quite severe. Billy Webster is here yet & looks much better than when you were down. I sincerely hope I may get off before summer. I did not send Agnes the chains last week but will mail them today. Give my best love to Father, Uncle George, & all the rest & believe me as ever, Your Affectionate son.
Edward H. Hall

Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1899

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