Raynors HCA 2017-02
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 1 1/2pp. 8vo., written, on Maj. Gen. McClellan patriotic stationery by Musician Samuel Fleming, Co. A, 78th Penn. Vols., "Camp Negley, Dec. 10, 1861", in part: "…we are going to leave tomorrow morning…I [am] driving teams for the general…I have six mules. I can fetch them on a pox[?]…we don't se any fight here. Tom Fleming is driving the company team……I have six splendid black mules. The haint kicked me yet but it was not thare fault. Well Jim you ought to be here to try your teeth on some of the cracker and some of the wild bore fuck. Well Jim as I cant be with you all the time I want you to go it this winter as thare is few boy[s home.] The girls will suffer but don't you let them do it…address Col. Sirwell, 78th Regt. P. V…". Addressed to James C. Carnahan who later enlisted as drummer in the 78th but died of disease shortly after the battle of Murfreesboro. The original "Due 3" Gen. Rosecrans patriotic transmittal cover is included. Unsigned, else VG
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