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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.64 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.7 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that he is sick with a fever and chills. Apologizes for not sending a picture of himself, but explains that he has been sick. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

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