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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.67 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1865 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Notes that he expects to go home soon. Says that he needs to inspect, appraise and sell some animals and stores. Reports that 8,000 white troops will be mustered out of his department.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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