Salem              August 3 1864

 

My dear Mrs Wheeler

                                    I have a sad pleasure in forwarding you the enclosed papers, expressing the sympathy of the Officers of the 23^d Regiment in your late bereavement, and their regret at the loss of their late associate from their midst.

 

            I know from personal experience how much Richard was beloved and respected by the Officers and men of the Regiment, and I know too that these simple words come right from their hearts.

 

            Will you please hand the Resolutions to Miss Fellons who will I am sure prize this voluntary testimonial from Richards friends.

 

                                                                       

I am Madam

Yrs very truly

Geo M Whipple

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