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Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., (1834-1924) To Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.44 Author/Creator: Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., (1834-1924) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated May 4, 1865. Suggests, after reading a letter she sent, that the best course of action for her to visit the burial site of her husband would be to apply for passes to the front line as soon as possible.

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., 1834-1924

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