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Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 to Elizabeth N. Kessler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.35 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20 x 13.1 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Discusses his trip back to camp. Informs them that another regiment arrived at their camp to relieve them. Comments that they may be leaving camp Douglas soon. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868
Kessler, Elizabeth N., fl. 1863

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