To his Excellency J. L. Barstow,
Governor of Vermont
Sir: I desire with your permission to present to the state of
Vermont a portrait of my brother, George T. Roberts.
He was Colonel of the 7th Vermont Volunteers, and like many other
of Vermont's heroes and patriots, gave his life for his country.
He was wounded at the battle of Baton Rouge, La., August 5, and died
August 7, 1862.
Trusting that this portrait may to keep his memory fresh in
the heart of every Vermonter, I remain,
Very respectfully yours,
Susan L. Roberts
Signed,
Rutland, Vt, Oct. 17, 1882