Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868) to Mary L. Kessler
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.33 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868) Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 21 x 26.6 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his mother from Camp Douglas. Reports they may be heading to Mexico within a month. Notes they will go to New York City and connect with General Ambrose E. Burnside's expedition. Comments no furloughs are to be granted to their regiment. Signs with his middle name Jefferson.
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