Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Kate
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.006 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 December 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that he has a slight cold. Asks his sister to thank their aunt for the good advice contained in her letter to him. Hopes that the war will not last long and is quite sure that England will be getting involved soon. Describes his Christmas dinner as consisting of cold beef, bread, and crackers. Written at Camp Curtin.
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