Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.63 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.7 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy
Tells his sister not to be worried about Ben, possibly their brother, losing his leg. Writes "he wont lose it. Let him be out as much as he will. I reckon the Surgeons their want something to practice on." Asks his sister to tell Ben that he was very pleased to hear of his promotion to Sergeant, and thinks he should ask for Lieutenancy next. Reports that General Benjamin Franklin Butler is in Baltimore now and "their was an excitement the other day on a small scale." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.
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