Raynors HCA 2017-09
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A good war-date Union surgeon's letter, 1 1/2pp. 8vo., written by Asst. Surgeon William C. Towle 12th Maine Vols., Harrisonburg, [Va.], Sept. 27, 1864, to his wife, in part: "I arrived here about an hour ago…the train is about leaving so…I can write you but a few lines…I am safe…our loss (the regt) is 129 killed, wounded and missing. Many of these are slight and will be able to do duty in a short time. We have given the 'Johneys' an awful whipping and one that will tell greatly. I left Winchester last Saturday in company with about 2,000 men. It is not safe to travel alone for guerrillas infest the way. I have seen a great many rebel wounded as well as our own. This has been a week of surgery and I have improved it. I worked with Dr. [Charles H.] Andrus of the 128th N. Y. while I was in W.[inchester]. He is a very firm man and an excellent surgeon. I have learned a great deal. What you see in the papers you may rely on for I have seen them…Wm. C. Towle." The original transmittal cover is included. Minor toning, else VG.
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