December 20, 1862: Letter to Emily Biddle

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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