Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863 To Brother

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GLC#
GLC08914.016-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 9, 1863
Author/Creator
Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863
Title
To Brother
Place Written
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 23.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Received his letter on the 6th. Glad to hear everyone back home is well. Sorry to hear that William's wife is sick. "Darn mad" that his father settled with Horace Rifenburgh, whom he describes as "such a darn rascal." Left Camp Chalmette last Saturday, and arrived at Camp Parapet, which is six miles north of New Orleans. Has heard conflicting reports of their next destination: "I think that we are going up towards Vicksburg, some say that we are going to Texas." Encourages him to write back. Written at Camp Parapet.

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