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Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 to: sister.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07164.26 Author/Creator: Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Camp at Fair Oaks. Type: Letter signed Date: 1862/06/12 Pagination: Folio, 2 p. : Order a Copy

Having recently been paid by the commanding officer, Theodore forwards money home for the purchase of a new suit. He notes that the regiment has experienced more deaths while on guard duty than when in battle.

Neafie, Theodore Frelinghuysen, 1845-1879

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