Raynors HCA 2018-03
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Union soldier's Gettysburg Campaign letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Altus H. Jewel [WIA Fredericksburg, Va., May 3, 1863], Co. E, 77th New York Vols., "Camp near Manchester, northern Maryland, July [1]st, 1863," in part: "…we left Brisco Station last Friday night & marched back to Centreville. There we lay until morning & then started for the Potomac at Edward's Ferry. The rebs followed us from the Potomac. We took a northern course toward Pennsylvania…we followed the Rebs…came through Westminster yesterday morning…the Rebs left the night before. We took an Orderly Sergeant that was drunk. We have been marching everyday since we left Brisco [Bristoe] Station…the people…in Maryland treat us with great respect. They will let us have the last mouthful they have…to eat. We marched about twenty five miles a day. The men are all tired out…we will go into Pennsylvania the next march for we are close to the line now…A. H. Jewel." Later that evening they were called into action. Rushing to support their comrades at Gettysburg they formed a defensive line behind Cemetery Ridge. With fully detailed transcription. Minor toning, else VG
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