Raynors HCA 2017-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2017
A rare, perhaps unique, war-date Union soldier's poem, ca. 1863, field printed, 1p. 12mo., entitled: "THE WOUNDED BOY, ON STONE RIVER," penned by Pvt. Clark K. Brewer, Co. G, 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, reading, in part: "Oh, mother dear, I'm wounded…I'm dying now!…it chills my blood stained brow. The ran defends in torrents…my companions dead and dying, are lying all around…I feel as if alone. The storm of battle over, the foe have left and gone…mother dear grieve not for me, my duty I have done; my country's call I honored, a soldier's risk did run…I bid the world adieu…and in my dying moments, I see…father, mother, sister dear…I well remember…kind and true…I die, I die, adieu! Sleep on in peace, brave boy…thy warfare is over…thy blood calls for vengeance , its voice we will obey…". Born in 1820, Brewer was 41 when he enlisted to save the Union. He served for three years in the 1st Michigan Engineers as an artificer. He was present during the epic battle of Murfreesboro after which he penned this moving poem. Folds, else VG to near fine.
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