Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.14 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 August 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 31.3 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Reports from Georgetown Heights to his sister. Mentions that he received her letter. Comments that they are experiencing very poor weather, and are very busy preparing for an attack next week. States "we cant even get out now for water with out having a corporal with us. We are penned up here like prisoners. As the camp is a prison itself."
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