Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865 to Sister

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GLC#
GLC03523.08.16-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 September 1861
Author/Creator
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
Title
to Sister
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 22.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Informs his sister that they have returned to their old camp ground in Georgetown. Describes a recent battle they fought, "on the other side of the Potomac," relaying stories of "balls a whizzing through the air." Reports that during the battle they received a dispatch from General Nathaniel Banks, but the Rebels did not cross the river again. Reports that he should be home for Christmas. Written on red and blue bordered stationery with a small image of a woman and the words, "Union and Prosperity" in the top left corner.

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