Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to his mother

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GLC04662.004
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GLC04662.004-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1862/3/30
Author/Creator
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
Title
to his mother
Place Written
Alexandria, Virginia
Pagination
3 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Describes a miserable march from Washington to Alexandria. A bivouac site on marshy land and a cold rain prompted soldiers to seek other places to sleep, including a tomb. Discusses rations for the troops and his dining at private homes. Inquires whether one of the family houses has been rented yet.

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