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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.81 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother about monetary issues, instructing her on what property she should sell, as his Father has died. In note to sister, tells her that he will write every Friday. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

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