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Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-) to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.17 Author/Creator: Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-) Place Written: Tackett Station Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

He suggests she give things to Brad Ladow who is on furlough to give to him. There is a lot of sickness around Toledo. He has gotten taller since she saw him last.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Alden, William H., 1844-1918

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