Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 to A. P. Kessler

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GLC#
GLC03523.52.68-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
3 October 1864
Author/Creator
Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868
Title
to A. P. Kessler
Place Written
Petersburg, Virginia
Pagination
3 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes to his father from camp. Reports they lost several men in a skirmish and their lieutenant was wounded and taken prisoner. States they are receiving reinforcements daily and will see more fighting. Believes they will soon take Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses skepticism of getting out of the army since his colonel was taken prisoner. Request they contact Mr. Kilbourn immediately and see if he can urge their case along. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

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