7 April 1864
Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to A. P. Kessler
Writes to his father from camp. Reports they will not get a discharge. Comments the officers voted to keep the band and have promised to buy them new instruments, provide back pay, and have pledged themselves to prompt payment hereafter. Comments that he has two years left in the service and believes he can withstand it. Relays an incident involving two privates who robbed a church. List the prices of food. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.
GLC03523.52.44