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Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 to A. P. Kessler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.37 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.1 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Discusses his and other soldiers' requests for a discharge. Notes they have most of the officers signature on a petition and their lawyer is still waiting to hear from Washington. Comments they should know the outcome within a few weeks. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868
Kessler, A. P., fl. 1863

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