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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.08.76 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Robert S. Terry |
| Title | Robert Terry to his Sister reporting that the city is flooded with wounded |
| Date | 6 July 1863 |
| Author | Terry, Robert B. (fl. 1861-1865) |
| Recipient | Terry, Louisa |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports that they are receiving patients "every five minutes" at the hospital, as the "city is flooded with wounded." Tells her there "was considerable excitement in the city...as some of the scouting parties of the rebels came within 7 miles of the city." Asks for their father's opinion on General George Meade, noting that since General George McClellan left they need a man "capable of handling the army of the Potomac." Also writes, "The report came in here to night that Lee has offered to surrender. But I know better than that. For Meade is a smart man, but he cant take Lee a prisoner." Encloses a photograph (not included). Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead. |
| Subjects | Medical History Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Children and Family Battle Battle of Gettysburg Hospital Army of the Potomac Union General Injury or Wound Prisoner of War Confederate States of America Confederate General or Leader Surrender Photography |
| People | Terry, Robert B. (fl. 1861-1865) McClellan, George B. (1826-1885) Meade, George Gordon (1815-1872) |
| Place written | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | 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. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 36th Pennsylvania, Infantry, K Company |