Raynors HCA 2017-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2017
A good early war-date Union minuteman's letter, 1p. 8vo., written by Sergeant James A. Bailey, Co. E, 5th Mass. (3 Months) Vols., St. Nicholas Hotel, [Boston], Sunday, [April 21, 1861], to his family, in part: "We start for Washington in a few moments. We have had a great time coming on. Every depot we stoped at had a band of music, refreshments & etc…tell them they shall have a good account of the 5th Regt. The mails may be cut off so that I shall not be able to write again for some time…Jim…". Also included is an original transmittal cover free franked by Massachusetts U. S. Senator SAMUEL C. POMEROY (1816-1891) anti-Lincoln 1864 reelection supporter…PLUS; a war-date partly-printed 5th Massachusetts pass, reading, in part: "Headquarters Fifth Regiment M. V. M. Treasury Building, Washington, D. C., May 16th, 1861 Pass….of 5th Company…". Signed by Colonel SAMUEL C. LAWRENCE (1832-1911) Harvard graduate who was severely wounded and left for dead upon the battlefield of First Bull Run. Later he commanded troops who helped suppress Boston's draft riots. Excepted wear, else VG
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