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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.12 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 August 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes from Georgetown Heights, reporting that they moved from Camp Harvey and are now stationed about four miles outside of Washington. Comments that they have all received a large peck of peaches, which he is very happy about. Informs her that a Seccession Army of 90,000 men were marching against Washington and they sent out 40,000 men to meet them. Written in pencil.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

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