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Summary ALS 4 pp. May 23, 1863 Letter from William Francis Brand to Amanda Catherine Armentrout, May 23, 1863

WFB, “At Home,” [Steeles Tavern] to “Dear Friend,” w/envelope “Miss Kate Armentrout/At Home/G[reenville] A[ugusta] C[ounty] V[irginia]”: has had part of the bone of his big toe removed; has the blues but hopes to see her soon; describes Dr. Hay's operation on his toe; is now on crutches; signs himself as “Willie”