An Original U.S. Military Telegraph stamped Telegram, addressed to Mrs Laura Wise, 46 McCullough St, Baltimore, MD from H.A. Wise , reporting he has heard nothing encouraging yet, but hopes he will by tomorrow. It is signed H. A. Wise\", and dated March 8,1864 , 2.20 pm \"W\", the latter initial is likely that of the Army telegrapher. The lower margin also bears notations by 2 military telegraphers as having received the message at 2.40 pm and sent it at 4 28. 1p 8 x 11\" ink with red oval US Military Telegraph red ink stamp dated March 8, 1864. reverse blank. Minor age stains, edge wear, 3 punch holes on left margin indicating it was originally bound with other military telegrams with red cloth tape.
The US Military Telegraph was established to communicate between military commands, and was not usually used for personal business, so I assume the writer, H.A. Wise was an officer or War Dept official. Small edge tears, minor age stains, Overall VG.
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