Terry, Robert B. (fl. 1861-1865) to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.39 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Fredricksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.5 x 34 cm. Order a Copy
Provides his father with a comprehensive military report. Mentions that General Irvin McDowell has received orders to come across the river and reinforce General George McClellan. McDowell refused, so instead, a portion of General Nathaniel Bank's force had to come. Notes that Richmond is still in enemy possession. States that General George McCall has received a dispatch to proceed directly to Richmond. Speaks of the weather, telling his father that the rain has been so heavy it washed away four of the Rappahannock River's bridges.
Robert Terry enlisted on 4 June 1861 as a Private. He was mustered into "K" Co. PA 36th Infantry. He was discharged on 27 April 1865.
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