Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 to Elizabeth N. Kessler
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.64 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his sister from camp. Comments he has been sick but is now doing better. Reports it is quiet in camp and there has not been a lot of action for the last couple of weeks. Writes of being homesick. Notes he only weighs 120 pounds.
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