Pickets Talk and Exchange Coffee Weeks Before The Seven Days Campaign

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Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., Pvt. Richard Hall, Co. K, 4th New Jersey Vols., "Camp near Richmond, Va.", June 14, 1862, in part: "àwe have been on a march nearly all the timeàthings have been very still until nit before lastàthen 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 àthey have been very quiet ever since. We are now laying about five miles this side of Richmond àI do think we are aging to try them a turn before long and when we do open on themàwe 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 drinkàwe have had some long marches, but I do think they are very near done nowàour pickets has been close enough to the Rebels to talk to them and exchange coffee with themàRichard Hallà". The original stamped transmittal cover is included. VG

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