Raynors HCA 2018-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2018
War-date Union brevet brigadier general's battle letter, 2pp., 8vo., written on "Head-Quarters, 4th Division, 2d Corps," stationery, by Capt. John Willian, Jr. (1835-1869), Co. C, 6th New Jersey Vols., while serving asassistant inspector general on Brig. General Gershom Mott's staff, [n. p., but Spotsylvania battlefield near the Mule Shoe Salient], May 13, 1864, in part: "…I was in the greatest battle that has been fought in this war and the victory…was complete. We captured about 30 guns & a whole Div. of Rebels and in getting them are Generals Johnston & Stewart and any quantity of Rebel flags, one of which I carried through the fight. We had, of this staff, one officer killed & two wounded. Both the armies are completely worn out. We are now packing to go in pursuit of the flying columns of the enemy. Genl. Lee has never received such a thrashing before. I reverently thank God that I have again been spared unhurt…I pray that I may be safe throughout this campaign…I am sorry to say my horse Joe was shot [from] under me…J. Willian." A bit light with soiling, else VG
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