Raynors HCA 2020-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2020
Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., Pvt. Richard Hall, Co. K, 4th New Jersey Vols., "Camp near Richmond, Va.", June 14, 1862, in part: "…we have been on a march nearly all the time…things have been very still until nit before last…then the Rebels began to shell our camp. They did throw some very close to us while we was drilling, but our batteries opened on them and they soon got enough of the fun …they have been very quiet ever since. We are now laying about five miles this side of Richmond …I do think we are aging to try them a turn before long and when we do open on them…we are going into the city or die trying. The Rebels is now a living on half rations, but I don't think they can stand it long. We do have plenty to eat and drink…we have had some long marches, but I do think they are very near done now…our pickets has been close enough to the Rebels to talk to them and exchange coffee with them…Richard Hall…". The original stamped transmittal cover is included. VG
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