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Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868) to A. P. Kessler [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.52.47 Author/Creator: Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his father. Discusses the farm and the prospects of his father buying a new farm. Comments he does not believe he will be fit enough to work on a farm or to do any hard work. Reports on a battle that took place a week ago. Notes they lost over 1000 men and the rebels lost ten men to their one as well as two of their generals. Part of the letter is missing. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

Thomas J. Kessler enlisted as a private on 29 June 1863 at Edwardsburg, Michigan. On 8 July 1863 he mustered into "G" Co. Michigan 1st SharpShooters. He was mustered out on 28 July 1865 at Delaney House, Washington, D.C.

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868
Kessler, A. P., fl. 1863

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