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Regiment: 6th Michigan Infantry Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: Fort Gaines Ala, Oct. 4^th 1864. Madam Please find enclosed the likenesses, and letter forwarded by you to your Husband of whose untimely death, you have undoubtedly heard ere this. His effects were I believe, forwarded to your address from Memphis. Your Husband was a faithful man, and had his health permitted would I doubt not, have made a good soldier, Please accept my sympathy in your bereavement. Respectfully &c Symour Howell Capt. Co. C. C 1 Mich. H. Art. Mrs. Samuel P. Babcock