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Washington 20 dec 1862
My dear sister
If Mrs. Biddle will send by express a box to care of Col. Rucker Chief Quarter Master Washington addressed to her husband a letter noting that the articles are the property of her husband & are not contraband-or are things for his men it will be forwarded.
A list of the contents should accompany the [illeg.]. All liquors are contraband.
The regulations are very strict for the ingenuity of the military pedlars and camp followers is great & the temptation to illicit trade [illeg.]
Love to all. I have written to father {the letter is torn here} success.
Ever your [sister?]
(illeg)
Mrs Emily S Biddle
710 Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Citation: Emily S. Biddle, recipient. Washington, 20 December 1862. Rush 37:22
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