Raynors HCA 2017-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2017
War-date Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. George S. Youngs, [POW Harper's Ferry, Va., 9/15/62], Co. G, 126th New York Vols., "Provost Guard Hdqrs., Second Corps near Petersburg, Va., Dec. 4, 1864", in part: "The Second has again changed its base…in the operation I have lost my pen and pen holder…the 9th Corps Hd. Qrs. have made a big thing by the exchange made with us. They moved down to the deserted House…and pitched their tents…[much on clearing the woods for a new camp and building their new winter quarters]…the position of our Corps is on the left flank, the line laying in shape of a horse shoe. There is no firing of any kind and…it was for that reason our Corps was put there as it has been under constant fire for a long time…our Thanksgiving dinner came all right as there was more than the officers could possibly use themselves…Geo. S. Youngs." The original stamped transmittal cover is included. A bit light, else VG.
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