10 June 1863
Rifenburgh, Peter E. (1843-1863)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Nelson Rifenburgh
"We have had a pop at the rebels." Colonel was killed and eighty-five of his comrades were wounded. Did not take part in the fight, was left at the hospital to care for the sick. Eph[raim] Lasher and Patsey were wounded. Has "quite a lot of the wounded to see to." "Very hot" weather. Some of the men who were only signed up for nine months are leaving. Apologizes for the short letter.
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