Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to Louise Walbridge

GLC04663.06

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GLC#
GLC04663.06-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
7 August 1862
Author/Creator
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
Title
to Louise Walbridge
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
2 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Relays rumors of Confederates in Maryland and the death of Kearny: "he was brave as a lion. The city is in mourning over the death tolls in recent battles. He used in battle to take his reins in his mouth, and with his sword in his right hand (he had no left) ride straight into the fight, cheering on his men."

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