Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.47 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 39.5 cm Order a Copy
Writes that he is not sure how much longer it will be until he rejoins the regiments. Reports to his sister that he is still feeling very sick, with a fever and no appetite. Mentions that he thinks the whole army may cross the river into Virginia and that "the papers here state that they are to have possession of both Petersburg & Gardensville before the first freeze."
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