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19 June 1861
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
This letter appears to be a rewritten version of the first letter, GLC03523.08.01, which was sent to his father.
GLC03523.08.02
23 June 1861
Writes from Camp Wayne. Remarks that he likes it more than Camp Curtin, but speculates that he will be sent back to Camp Wayne next week. Asks about Martha, possibly his sister, inquiring if she is feeling any better. Tells him that he got his "white...
GLC03523.08.03
7 July 1861
to Sister
Writes from Camp Wayne, communicating that he is glad she is feeling better. Reports that he got his fatigue suit. Expresses concern that he does not know when he will get his furlough, as three boys have recently gotten sick and will get a furlough...
GLC03523.08.04
16 July 1861
Writes to his sister, telling her that he hopes to come home next week. Communicates that if he gets paid this week, he will give Billy, possibly their brother, a dollar for his drum. Letter written on stationery with small image of soldier holding...
GLC03523.08.05
17 July 1861
to Benjamen H. Tyre
Reports from Camp Wayne to his cousin. Indicates he is now in the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Reserve Corps, commanded by Colonel Harvey. Asks if Benjamen would come for a visit, telling him that the fare is 65 cents each way. Suggests that his...
GLC03523.08.06
19 July 1861
Reports that the troops are preparing to leave their camp, mentioning that they may go to Washington D.C. to be mustered into the United States service. Describes the marching band that is playing and speculates that the band will go with them...
GLC03523.08.07
20 July 1861
Relays that they are still at Camp Wayne, but will be leaving for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to pick up rifles and then will go to Washington, D.C. Comments on how they are having "easy times." Reports that they had a "volunteer killed here by the...
GLC03523.08.08
26 July 1861
Writes about their journey from Camp Wayne to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and into Maryland, where they are now. Comments on Baltimore having "some very nice buildings" and a "kind of mixed race of people, some union & some secessionist." Reports that...
GLC03523.08.09
30 July 1861
Writes from Camp Harvey, which is five miles outside of the capital, located on a farm owned by a secessionist. Informs his father that when they took the oath in the army, there was contention from all the soldiers because they had not been paid...
GLC03523.08.10
1 August 1861
Reports from Camp Harvey that he is well, and is working under General George McClellan's division. Describes many of the various regiments they are encamped near, reporting that there are over 35,000 soldiers around Washington D.C. Writes to his...
GLC03523.08.11
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