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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.50 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

Informs his parents that "the doctor does not yet know of my absence...the clerk assistant ward Master and Watchman were the only one that knew of it." Speaks of the Thanksgiving dinner and decoration preparations. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

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