Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863 to brother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08914.021 Author/Creator: Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863 Place Written: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17.3 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy
Just received marching orders; does not know where to yet. Cooks have begun to cook extra rations in preparation for the march. Just got paid two months of wages. Will try and send some home. Will try to send it via express mail and see how long it takes to get there. Hopes the rest of the family is well. Written at Camp Parapet.
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