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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.67 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

Reports that he is in good health. Tells her that he has enclosed a couple of photographs in the letter, which are no longer with the letter. Writes, "I will send you Piano in it providing I can get an envelope large enough to hold it. As I have got my eye on one that will just suit you... if I would get you a Piano you would want me to get you a Music Teacher and Book... " Relays that the Ninth Army arrived yesterday with General Ambrose Burnside, who is now in Baltimore. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881

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