Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.01 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: West Chester, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes from Camp Wayne telling his father that they were recamped at "West Chester," about thirty miles outside of Philadelphia. Asks him to send his letters to, "Camp Wayne, West Chester, in care of Capt. Martins..." Reports that one of the men on the same train was killed because he was drunk and was struck in the head as they were going under a bridge. Small portion of second page ripped off.
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