General correspondence, 1875-1885
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Letters to Lois, Charles Henry, and Ellen. One letter describes the death of Eunice, William, and their children aboard a ship in a hurricane on September 27th, 1877. Charles Henry writes letters on behalf of former soldiers so that they can receive their pensions. One letter from April 28th, 1884, describes a respected soldier nicknamed "Lucy," who was seen as "very feminine in his ways." A letter from a Confederate veteran responds to Charles Henry's inquiry in search of his regiment's flag.
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