Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.05 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his sister, telling her that he hopes to come home next week. Communicates that if he gets paid this week, he will give Billy, possibly their brother, a dollar for his drum. Letter written on stationery with small image of soldier holding an American flag.
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