Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) to Louise Walbridge
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.52 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) Place Written: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Sent George a pass to come visit him as an "employee of the Quartermaster Department" and explains that Harry cannot visit because he is too young for such a pass. Preparations for George's visit: putting a stove in his tent; obtaining a horse for his buggy and harness. Mention reports to be filed on the first of the month, a large fleet assembled at Fortress Monroe preparing to attack Wilmington, NC. A raid at St. Alban's, Vermont [10/19/1864] worries him and he urges precaution. Apologizes that Minnie cannot attend parties since neither he nor George are there to "beau our sisters around" [act as escorts].
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