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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.152 Author/Creator: Ogden, Edward H. (fl. 1853-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: no date Pagination: 1 p. ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Writes a brief letter to his wife informing her they they just received marching orders to an unknown destination. Says there were "many exciting rumors in camp this afternoon," but there is no definite information as to where they will be traveling. Mentions that he is unaware of any recent news because he has not seen a paper since yesterday morning. Promises to write when they reach the next stopping place, "Providence permitting."

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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