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Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 to his brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.45 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.2 x 25.4 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his brother from camp. Discusses the weather. Reports seeing General Ambrose E. Burnside pass through his camp. Notes there have been thousands of soldiers pouring into their camp. Describes oyster fishing and growing tobacco as the town's main livelihood.

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

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