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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.55 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 January 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.6 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

Relays that the bearer of this letter is a friend of his, Charles M. Blackman, who is also a patient at the hospital. Asks that his father show him around Philadelphia. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

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