2021-05 Raynors HCA Live
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Early war-date Union soldier's letter, 2pp. 4to., written by Pvt. Stephen A. Dodge, Co. D, 3rd Maine Vols. [KIA Chantilly, Va., Sept. 1, 1862], "Washington, District Columbia, June 8, 1861," to his "dear father", in part: "We arrived here all safe and sound. After leaving Augusta weàwas received all along with great enthusiasmà[at] Bostonàescorted to the Common and treated to a collection. They could not seem to for enough for us. Our company received marked attention from the peopleà[at] New Yorkàthe regiment was presented with a splendid flag [made by Tiffany & Co.] that cost $150àproceeded to Baltimore with loaded musketsàwe marched through with fixed bayonets. We were not molestedàI heard one boy sing out for Jeff Davis. Some of them looked very savage. We arrived here at eightàFriday night. Troops are stationed all along the railroad. I was through the Capitol building this morning. It is splendid beyond descriptionàthe Woolwich boys are all wellàS. A. Dodgeàdirect to Maine third Regiment, Co. Dà". The original U. S. congressman free franked transmittal cover is included. Minor toning, else VG.
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