Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Brother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.97 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fairfax, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20 x 26.4 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his brother, "you must read this letter yourself. And dont let none of the girls read it to you. You say your are in the first division And if that the case you can read this letter for it is big enough for a blind man to read." Instructs him not to spend all his money before Christmas and not to "wear your Boots out." Remarks that he doesn't think his regiment will ever see the city of Washington and speculates that they will stay at Camp Pierpont in Fairfax, Virginia all winter. Written on stationery with an image of the United States Capital at the top.
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