Raynors HCA 2017-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2017
War-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. George S. Youngs, [POW Harper's Ferry, Va., 9/15/62], Co. G, 126th New York Vols., "Provost Guard Headquarters, Second Corps Before Petersburg, Va., Jan. 3, 1865", in part: "…a general review of the First Division by Gen. Humphreys has just been concluded and the troops are just returning to their quarters…I have not learned whether there are any more men to be hung next Friday…perhaps it will be omitted this week. The platform and "drop" has been removed (as it is every Friday) for fear the soldiers will steal it, for the sake of the boards of which it is built. George Fussleman returned to the Regt. several days ago…he has the idea he will be sick again next spring…our chaplain is at the Regt or the hospital…I have not attended Divine [services] but once or twice since leaving Stevensburg…Geo. S. Youngs." The original transmittal cover is included. VG.
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