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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.58 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 21, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

Addresses letter, "dear Lou", possibly his sister. Thanks her for her invitation to go to their Aunt Mary's, but states that he has already accepted invitations to visit Rochester, Baltimore, Washington, and Chicago for the summer. Written on blue stationery with image of a building at the top.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

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