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

GLC03523.08.19

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GLC#
GLC03523.08.19-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
September 25, 1861
Author/Creator
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
Title
to Sister
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 22.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Informs sister that some of the "Baptor five Zouaves" came through his camp this morning. Reports that they were received by General George McClellan and their new Brigadier General, George Meade. Tells her that everything is quiet now. In a post script, relates that she should not be concerned if he isn't home for Christmas, stating that he expects to eat Christmas dinner in Philadelphia, "for they are now getting the enemy completely surrounded." Last page of letter written in pencil. Written on red and blue bordered stationery with a small image of a woman and the words, "Union and Prosperity" in the top left corner.

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