Gage, William H. (fl. 1861-) to Unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.086 Author/Creator: Gage, William H. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.7 x 21.2 cm.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.086 Author/Creator: Gage, William H. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.7 x 21.2 cm.
Summary of Content: Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the hospital.
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Historical Era: Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Subjects: Soldier's LetterCivil WarMilitary HistoryUnion ForcesFreedom and IndependenceEmancipation ProclamationEmancipationAfrican American HistorySlaveryGovernment and CivicsUnion Soldier's LetterHospitalPresidentPresidential Speeches and ProclamationsArchitecture
Sub Era: The American Civil War
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