Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868 to A. P. Kessler

GLC03523.52.37

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GLC#
GLC03523.52.37-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 14, 1864
Author/Creator
Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868
Title
to A. P. Kessler
Place Written
Chicago, Illinois
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 13.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Discusses his and other soldiers' requests for a discharge. Notes they have most of the officers signature on a petition and their lawyer is still waiting to hear from Washington. Comments they should know the outcome within a few weeks. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

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