2020-09 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2020
War-date Confederate medical staff non-commissioned officer's letter, 3pp. 4to., written by Hospital Steward David F. Kagey (1834-1923), 25th Virginia Infantry, "Camp 25th Virginia Regiment near Pisgah Church, 2nd Brigade, April 27, 1864," reading, in part: "…we are still quiet, yet a prospect of a move…soon…it is rumored the Yankees are moving in the direction of Fredericksburg…the 1st Reg. Va. Cavalry left their encampment…near O. C. House for Fredericksburg…there may be a battle soon…Gen. Lee has a large army & when a meeting does take place between him and Grant (who also has a large army) somebody will be hurt…the eerie will make a strong effort to cross the Rappahannock near Fredericksburg on their way to Richmond. It will no doubt be trying to campaign…towards Richmond as it is low, flat, marshy section of the state…I must take it on foot except an occasional ride in an ambulance. But they are often required for the…sick & wounded…we get enough to eat…our box of provisions has 'expired' & we now have to depend upon Jeff Davis' commissary…camp is no place for ladies…tell Geo. to have two good straps with buckles put on my saddle to tie anything on so when I…send for him it will be ready…care of Surgeon A. S. Miller, 25th Va. Reg. Inf. Jones' Brigade-Johnson's Division-Ewell's Corps-A. N. Va…D. F. Kagey." Overall VG to near fine.
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