28 April 1863

Kessler, A.P., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his son and daughter

Inquires after a friend's (or family member's) farm and some financial matters. Requests his son to write him with the latest developments. The city listed in the letter is Springfield; state is not given.

GLC03523.52.04

30 August 1863

Kessler, A.P., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes from Camp Douglas. Notes the cold weather. Discusses another soldier in camp who is a mean drunk.

GLC03523.52.10

December 1, 1863

Kessler, A.P., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary L. Kessler

A. P. Kessler, the father of Thomas J. Kessler, writes to his wife. Informs her to visit all of their friends and to let him know a few days in advance when she is ready to come home. Comments that they will kill and roast a turkey for her return. Instructs her where they will meet her. Writes that they had a good Thanksgiving dinner that was put on by the "Union Leak" [League] for the benefit of war widows. Relays a story about a young man who was injured from the mill. Discusses various townspeople and family members.

GLC03523.52.25