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

GLC03523.08.13

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GLC#
GLC03523.08.13-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
14 August 1861
Author/Creator
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
Title
to Father
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
3 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes from Georgetown Heights, enclosing money, which he would like his father to keep at home for him. Reports that he has come off picket and they are fortifying the roads. Comments on how they are expecting an enemy attack in Washington, but "if they do come they will find us prepared to give them a warm reception." Written on stationery with image of the United States Capital on top.

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