Terry, Robert B. (fl. 1861-1865) to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.08.49 Author/Creator: Terry, Robert B. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.6 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that he has gained four pounds since he has been at the hospital, noting that "the night I left Uncle Jimmy's I weighed 120 pounds" and he now weighs 124. Asks for his father's opinion on General George McClellan's removal of the army from the Potomac. Remarks that he has seen in the papers here "that they censure both him and General Wool on this Harper's Ferry surrender." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.
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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