Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868) to A. P. Kessler
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.21 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868) Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 20.2 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Informs him not to send him boots. Reports two cases of smallpox in camp. Notes all soldiers are to be vaccinated. Comments if it spreads to the rebel prisoners it will take them clean. Reports one hospital has over 200 sick rebels and many die every day. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.
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