Raynors HCA 2017-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2017
Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written b y Pvt. Morton Thompson, Co. A, 3rd Mass. Vols., Newport Barracks, [New Bern, N. C.], Nov. 8, 1862, in part: "…I was detailed on Monday to go to Havelock, a distance of about 9 miles, to perform picket duty. We were to return Wednesday but on account of an expedition which went from here [we] were not relieved…until yesterday. The expedition…consisted of 40 men from Co. A and the same number from Co. B and 2 pieces of artillery…they marched 25 miles…took 2 or 3 horses, five or six guns etc. When they came in they were nearly exhausted. Darius had the misfortune to lose his money…I visited a small plantation occupied by a negro. We saw there quite an orchard consisting of apple, pear, peach, fig and nut trees…among the spontaneous productions of this place are found…cattle, hogs, dogs…they run at large at Havelock. They are permitted to shoot what they please…while we were up there we had as much fresh pork and sweet potatoes as we wanted…Morton." The original stamped transmittal cover is included. VG
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