Raynors HCA 2018-03
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Union soldier's letter, 4pp. [oddly shaped shield] 8vo., written by Corp. Altus H. Jewel [WIA Fredericksburg, Va., May 3, 1863], Co. E, 77th New York Vols., "Waterloo, Va., Sept. 8,1863," in part: "…last Saturday we had a speech on the subject of war. Edward Fursom, the lawyer from Schuylerville was…on a visit & he gave a speech on the war & the feelings of the people of Saratoga Co. toward the soldiers of the 77th congratulating us for the gallant conduct in several fights. He spoke well…a captain of the 49th N. York…also gave a short speech. We had a nice stage erected for the occasion with the stars & stripes at the back. The stage was lighted with globes made of paper…candles in them of different colors…things on the front remain about the same as usual…the cavalry in front…were driven back…I am getting very fat…Corpl. Altus H. Jewel, Co. E, 77th Regiment N. Y. S. V. Inf." With fully detailed transcription. VG
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