Letter from Albert B. Chandler to Marilla Stedman, June 16, 1863
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Artifact Overview
Albert B. Chandler served as a cipher operator at the War Department office in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War. He transmitted coded messages to and decoded messages from Union military field commanders. While at this post, he became acquainted with President Abraham Lincoln. Chandler describes some of his wartime experiences in this letter to Marilla Stedman, his future bride.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
16 June 1863
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
69.144.1360
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 10.25 in
Width: 7.5 in
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