Hallidy, Adam, M. (fl. 1862-1865) to Margaret McClelland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05522.01 Author/Creator: Hallidy, Adam, M. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24.8 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his friend about the hot weather and having received the letter she wrote yesterday. Mentions having received two New York newspapers to keep him informed of what is going on at home. Asks about her plans to travel while he is gone. Encourages her to continue mingling with society. Wonders why she answered his questions cooly and decides that when they meet in person, he will settle the issue. Written from Camp Wadsworth. Addressed to "Maggie."
Adam M. Hallidy was a Union Army soldier during the Civil War and was in Company K, 2nd D.C. Volunteers. He married his friend Maggie McClelland 19 March 1864.
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