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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.87 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 11, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his sister extensively about his clothing, remarking "I just laid my clothes loose in a box and told them to remain their till I could come and take them away again." Reports that he will not get a furlough, but "I dont care much about coming home till I can come for good as the time is so short now." Informs her that there is a Russian fleet anchored in the [Potomac] River.

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

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