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

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GLC#
GLC03523.08.43-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
6 September 1862
Author/Creator
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
Title
to Father
Place Written
Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 25 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Reports that they have gone on picket duty on the South side of the James River, one week before Harrison's Landing was evacuated. Details that they have been ordered to reinforce General John Pope's army at Rappahannock Station. Describes a battle, noting that his troops were commanded by General Irvin McDowell, who "made a regular piece of botched work out of it." Notes that General John Reynolds, "whose got command of the Division brought us up to time..." States that he is glad General George McClellan is in command. Written in pencil.

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