Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.67 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.7 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that he is in good health. Tells her that he has enclosed a couple of photographs in the letter, which are no longer with the letter. Writes, "I will send you Piano in it providing I can get an envelope large enough to hold it. As I have got my eye on one that will just suit you... if I would get you a Piano you would want me to get you a Music Teacher and Book... " Relays that the Ninth Army arrived yesterday with General Ambrose Burnside, who is now in Baltimore. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.
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