40th Ohio Soldier Writes of his Hatred of the Rebels - Both North and South

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War-date Union soldier Autograph Letter Signed by Joseph McGill, Co. H, 40th Regt. Ohio Vols, 3pp. quarto, Shell Mound, Georgia, November 15, 1863, with cover, and reads in part: “...I go back on parole a week or two ago. What is there in this world so good as a free and independent government. What is there that a soldier could have as good a heart and will to battle against the enemies that we have to encounter, and the blessings and priviliges that we will gain by conquering the Rebels and all the enemies to this nation. We have the will to wipe out everything that is detrimental to the welfare of this great nation and after we get through with the Rebels of the south we will go to work on the Rebels of the North. I mean the poor mean contemptible low lifed traitorous treacherous villanous slavery loving butternut ignoramouses. They are Jeff Davis’ tools. This war won’t last longer than spring. I am not returned for duty yet as I am not exchanged. We got a letter from Capt. Meagher since he was taken prisoner and he is in Richmond in prison...” Very good condition.

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