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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07164.15 Author/Creator: Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Poolesville, Maryland Type: Letter signed Date: 1861/12/20 Pagination: Folio, 4 p with envelope. Order a Copy

Explains his jealously which stems from fact that sister writes frequently to Theodore's Captain, but not to Theodore. Sends news about the regiment's move back to Washington, along with a request for money, which accompanied a description of the price gouging which occurs by the unit suttler.
Written in Camp Observation.

Neafie, Theodore Frelinghuysen, 1845-1879

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