Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister and Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.23 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 December 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy
First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont, reporting that they went on a foraging party, where they obtained one secession barn and "2 Contraband Negroes, 5 men Prisoners, and 3 women. 2 of the men were dandy looking fellows beging small in statue and dressed up to kill." The second half of the letter is addressed to his father, informing him of army matters. Indicates that he is going to try and get a furlough so that he can come home once they go into Winter Quarters. Letter written on stationery that has a large image of an eagle and an American flag on the top, alongside the words "Union & Liberty." Author of the letter, Robert Terry, wrote the words "now & forever" underneath the stationery's image.
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