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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04663.70 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842) Place Written: Sumterville, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1865 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

He has sold over two thousand dollars worth of horses and mules in one day. He assures his family that he is safe. Remarks on the elegant buildings. Hopes to sell all his stock in ten days.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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