10 June 1863
Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Nelson Rifenburgh
"We have had a pop at the rebels." Colonel was killed and eighty-five of his comrades were wounded. Did not take part in the fight, was left at the hospital to care for the sick. Eph[raim] Lasher and Patsey were wounded. Has "quite a lot of the wounded to see to." "Very hot" weather. Some of the men who were only signed up for nine months are leaving. Apologizes for the short letter. Written at Camp Parapet.
GLC08914.028