Raynors HCA 2017-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2017
A good war-date Union surgeon's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Asst. Surgeon William C. Towle 12th Maine Vols., Cedar Creek, [Va.], Oct. 30, 1864, to his wife, in part: "…some of the mails were captured awhile ago, perhaps some of my letters were in them…Gen. Longstreet [wounded in the Wilderness] has resumed command of this corps…he may risk another attack…we are better prepared for them. They would have made a most excellent thing of it…if they had retreated about noon for…they held the most of our artillery and wagon trains and our forces were in full retreat, but old Sheridan came up and soon the tide of battle was turned and Mr. Johnie went back at double quick. Our regimental loss…is 83, 25 of which ware prisoners, 8 killed and the balance wounded…if I have my choice about remaining in the service..if left to me I am uncertain…if there is a prospect for promotion…I shall remain. The Maine Regts here will be consolidated without doubt…Wm. C. Towle." The original transmittal cover is included. Minor toning, else VG.
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