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Ogden, Edward H. (fl. 1853-1865) to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.145 Author/Creator: Ogden, Edward H. (fl. 1853-1865) Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 21 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Writes from Camp Russell. Says he has not been able to write for a long time, but reports his health is very good and his duty as an orderly sergeant is keeping him busy. Believes his Captain, William Allen, is a "fine officer and the men are all pleased with him." Mentions he and his first and second lieutenants were invited by their Quartermaster, to tea at his father's house in Harrisburg. Says the inhabitants of Harrisburg became frightened and removed valuables from the city, when news of the rebel onslaught was received. Asks she sends him some of his cards in the next letter, so that he can call on Miss S. F. Haldeman, while in Harrisburg. Mentions it raining all of yesterday and the night before, and he had to camp in the open air because the men of his regiment have not yet obtained "any covering but overcoat and blanket." Notes the need for shelter is so great, they are having tents delivered to their camp. Tells her to "kiss all the children for me, & give my love to all."

Sarah Perot Ogden was a Quaker from Philadelphia who took part in variety of philanthropic works such as assisting the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of America, the Philadelphia Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, and President of the Philadelphia Home for Incurables. Both Ogden and her husband, Edward H. Ogden, were strong supporters of the Union cause. During the Civil War Ogden volunteered in a military hospital where she made daily visits. Her husband served as a Union soldier.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912
Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1853-1865

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