“Though sad the intelligence - you have no further hope of his being living”

[To Clarinda from George C. Carter]

Utica NY

June 20, 1865

Mrs. Dumont:

Madam:

I wrote to you last evening to inform you of the reliable news I had just received from the Army in regard to the fate of your husband- I directed that letter I think to No. 2 Cooper Street, if so, you may not get it, therefore I write this morning again.

If you will call at my office now I will talk with you about your matter - I have the statistics sufficient now for you to proceed to your claims on the Govt.

Your husband’s decease has been established – Though sad is the intelligence – you have no further hope of his being living –

Very Respectfully

George C. Carter –

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