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Letter dated October 23, 1861 from Civil War soldier Thomas Roberts to his mother, Eliza Roberts in Philadelphia. Roberts was writing from a camp in Perryville, Cecil County, Maryland. He discusses his health and life at the camp, October 23, 1861


Summary:Letter dated October 23, 1861 from Civil War soldier Thomas Roberts to his mother, Eliza Roberts in Philadelphia. Roberts was writing from a camp in Perryville, Cecil County, Maryland. He discusses his health and life at the camp, October 23, 1861.
Creator:Roberts, Thomas
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Temporal subject: 1861-1870
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Topical subjects:United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 5489
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:War, Military
Personal and Family Lives
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