Raynors HCA 2020-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2020
Medal of Honor winner's war-date letter, 2pp. 8vo., 2nd Lt. Wilmon W. Blackmar, Co. H, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, Martinsburg West Va., April 11, 1864, to his mother, in part: "…our brigade Adj. Gen….thought I showed some energy and knowledge and on being asked who could fill a vacancy on the brigade staff recommended me. Not knowing my name he came over to my Regt, described me and got my name. I was immediately ordered to Hd. Qrs as brigade Provost Marshall. My Col. [Charles E. Capehart] protested, but the protest…was a sort of recommendation and I was again ordered to report…I was very prettily recd. at Hd. Qrs…Col. Schoonmaker-comdg. Brig. invited me to become one of his mess. I almost tremble, but nothing venture, nothing gain…I may soon be ordered back to my Regt. as the Col. wants me to be with my Co. to drill and fight…Col. S. commands the 14th Penn. Cavalry but being the ranking Col. he also commands the brigade. As ever, Wilmon…" Light soiling, else VG.
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