Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.07 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 24.9 cm Order a Copy
Instructs his sister to sell some butter and eggs to purchase stamps. Advises her not to visit, says that the town is small and it would cost too much. Complains about the officers' backgrounds being in farming and not the military. Request that his father purchase him a colt with his money. Inquires after the family and everyone's health. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.
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