Title
GLC03523.43.09: Mathias Glauner to John Reeser, 1 October 1863.
Subject
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Description
Discusses arriving in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to look for work. Comments on the low wages in Washington and finding higher wages in Alexandria. Describes beginning work on Saturday repairing a bridge that the rebels tried burning. Reports that the bridge is about two miles from Alexandria on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. Inquires about his farm. Comments on his boss telling him he strikes the men too quickly.
Creator
Glauner, Mathias (fl. 1863)
Source
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (Collection)
Date
1 October 1863
Relation
GLC03523
Extent
4 p. : envelope ; 20.4 x 25.7 cm.
Language
English
Type
Autograph letter signed
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