From Leigh R. Webber to Miss Brown

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Title: From Leigh R. Webber to Miss Brown
Creator: Leigh R. Webber
Description: This faded letter, dated February 1, 1862, is from Leigh R. Webber to Miss Brown. Webber reports that he and his regiment are "comfortably situated," but he doesn't know how long they will remain so. He tells Miss Brown "the day after we got here one of our men who was drunk rode his [horse] into…Missouri…But fortunately (or perhaps unfortunately in case of the man) both were rescued." The letter is written on stationery printed with the phrase "Honor to the Brave."
Date: February 1, 1862
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Kansas military units
People: Leigh R. Webber
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: Stillman Brown, John, 1858-1864
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