Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863 to sister and brother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08914.013 Author/Creator: Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863 Place Written: Camp Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Lousiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 18, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.2 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy
Received her letter yesterday. Never has written to Horace Rifenburgh. Has had "good living," and "will tend to that son of a bitch if I ever live to get back." Denies Horace's claim that he charged him for the harness; calls him a "damn liar." Will send home $20 at his next payday. Wrote a letter to William a week ago. Sorry to hear that Crawford was collarbone. Does not know how long he will be staying at the camp for. Has heard of fighting nearby; wants to get in a battle.
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