13 October 1864
Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868
Autograph letter signed
Title: to his friends
Writes to his friends from camp. Informs them he received marching orders today. Mentions they are expecting an attack somewhere along their lines. Comments the rebels tried charging one of their forts three times but was repulsed every time. Request they write him back with the latest news. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Letter is addressed to his friends but envelope is addressed to his father, A. P. Kessler.
GLC03523.52.72