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Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.60 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 January 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 25.2 x 39.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes from the U.S. Army General Hospital to his sister, discussing news from home. Asks her to "use your influence with mother to send me 2 or 3 dollars by the return mail." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

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