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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07164.55 Author/Creator: Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Camp near Barkers Mill Type: Letter signed Date: 1864/05/30 Pagination: Folio, 3.75 p. : Order a Copy

Mentions his viewing of prisoners of war, along with the Picket Lines ability to see Richmond while on duty. He laments how a possible battle did not occur, and requests news from home.

Neafie, Theodore Frelinghuysen, 1845-1879

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