Raynors HCA 2017-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2017
War-date Union soldier's letter, 2pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. David W. Sharpe, Co. B, 1st Conn. Hvy. Art.,"On board the Canonicus, Aug. 21-25, 1862," in part: "We are now lying at anchor off the mouth of Acquia Creek…the infantry are coming in on the transports every little while. We have just had orders to leave here…we are going to Alexandria. The reason that we do not land here is that they cannot spare us time nor room at the dock to land our siege train…Alexandria, Aug. 25]…we are now encamped just outside of Alexandria. The siege train is being slowly unloaded…I hope that we will join Pope's army for I have not seen fighting enough yet. I have heard that George [A.] Smith of the 5th Ct. V. is killed [Co. E, actually POW Cedar Mountain, Va. 8/9/62] and his brother Anson [Co. E, conic deserter having deserted twice that we know of] is wounded…Andrew Bodge [WIA Malvern Hill, Va., 7/1/62] got back to the regiment day before yesterday…I was surprised that James Hendryx [20th Conn. Vols. KIA Chancellorsville, Va., 5/3/63] and Albert [W. Lounsbury Co. H 20th Conn. Vols. POW Chancellorsville, 5/3/63] had enlisted. What does Maria say about Albert's enlisting?…I suppose he will not have to leave the state…Dave…". Irregular toning at the bottom margin, else VG
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