Raynors HCA 2018-10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2018
A great eyewitness of Abraham Lincoln letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Corp. John A. Hiller, Co. D, 9th New York Cavalry, "Pleasanton's Landing, Va., April 17th, 1863", to his father, in part: "…I was over to Falmouth this week to a review of all the cavalry force of the [Army of the] Potomack. Abriham Lincal was there. He looks gay. He rode bye us with his old plug hate in his hand. He looks like a warrior. I have not got much news to write…we wont have much fighting to do this summer for we have not got any horses to ride…we shall have to work on the docks & help and load forage & corn…excuse all pore spelling…from J. Hiller…". The original stamped transmittal cover is included. Overall VG.
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