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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07164.27 Author/Creator: Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Camp near Fair Oaks. Type: Letter signed Date: 1862/06/19 Pagination: Folio, 3 p. Order a Copy

Wanting to know if the money he sent home has been received, tells of fears of going on guard duty, for he fears being wounded while on the picket line - "if I get through this I shall consider myself very lucky."

Neafie, Theodore Frelinghuysen, 1845-1879

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