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Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 to: sister.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07164.22 Author/Creator: Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 1862/04/19 Pagination: Folio, 4 p with envelope. Order a Copy

Description of the regiments sickness of war, along with a detailing of the reorganization of the regimental officers. Sends news that the regiment has finally become recognized and commissioned, and details more skirmishes with the rebels.
Written at Camp Winfield Scott.

Neafie, Theodore Frelinghuysen, 1845-1879

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