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. 8vo., written by Hospital Steward David F. Kagey (1834-1923), 25th Virginia Infantry, "In camp near Bunker Hill, Berkley Co., Va., August 28, 1864," reading, in part: "…Bunker Hill is on the Martinsburg & Winchester Pike 12 miles from either place…the great bulk of the Yankee army are between Charlestown & Harpers ferry. They did not follow closely. We feel back leisurely after driving eight thousand of them across the river at Shepardstown. A number of them were killed, wounded & about 50 prisoners…the 25th regiment will guard the prisoners to Winchester…there are a hundred or more prisoners all together captured by different portions of the army on this trip…we have been moving or fighting every Sunday since we come into the Valley…we are getting along very well. Marcus is doing tolerably well…if you can't make any other arrangements to get pork perhaps…you can make a bargain with David Neff…to furnish a few hogs at old prices payable after the war. By my giving my note it would be the best arrangement I can make…your Bro. Dave." The original Confederate postally used transmittal cover is included. Near fine.
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