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Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.091 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) Place Written: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/1/15 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

General Butler has been removed from command and some of his staff officers are going with him. His mother has finally received the letter and money he sent before Christmas. He had a mild case of dysentery.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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