Gordon, George Washington, 1836-1911 to James Akin

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GLC#
GLC04510
Type
Letters
Date
February 23, 1862
Author/Creator
Gordon, George Washington, 1836-1911
Title
to James Akin
Place Written
St. Louis, Missouri
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.4 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Informs Akin, "I am a prisoner of war & so is your son Walter- were surrendered at Fort Donelson- He has been seperated from me & sent to Chicago- was well & looking well when he left- " Includes various instructions related to financial and family matters. Asks Akin to look after his family while he is absent.

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