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Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.10 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 July 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 40 cm Order a Copy

Writes from Camp Harvey, which is five miles outside of the capital, located on a farm owned by a secessionist. Informs his father that when they took the oath in the army, there was contention from all the soldiers because they had not been paid, but they all took it regardless. Reports that there was one man, however, who refused to take the oath and was stripped naked and sent away. The army eventually sent for the man, brought him clothes, and paid for his fare to Philadelphia. Informs him that they are working under General George McClellan. Tells him the "best calvary of Rebels was completely cut to pieces in the fight at Manassa Junction by the New York five Zouaves." Mentions that the battle was fought under General Francis Patterson, General Nathaniel Banks, and General Winfield Scott. Asks that his father direct his letters to: Washington, in care of Captain Martins, Company K, 7 Regiment of Pennsylvania Reserved Volunteers. Written in graphite.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885
Patterson, Francis Engle, 1821-1862
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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