1st Maryland Infantry

Item LTR-484

Description

1 page original Civil War soldier's letter written in period ink and war dated.

Headquarters, 1st Maryland Regiment
Camp Kenly

November 13th 1862

Sir,

I have the honor to report that I arrived in Hagerstown yesterday. And after an unsuccessful search for you, I rejoined my Regiment at this place.

The strongest orders of the commanding office will not allow me to report in person to you and I beg you will accept this as notification of my waiting your action.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant

John J. Baker
1st Lieutenant
Company F, 1st Maryland Regiment

To: Major Scott
29th Pennsylvania Regiment
Hagerstown, MD