Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 to Elizabeth N. Kessler
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.20 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 22 x 13.8 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Comments about the rainy weather. Reports they marched almost five miles and played music most of the way. Notes the recent visitors they have had. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Addressee name taken from envelope.
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