2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
A fine group of three Union naval officer's letters, 9pp. two 8vo. one 4to., written in ink by Edward Potter, USS Wissahickon, Philadelphia and Mansion House, Brooklyn Aug. 6 thru Dec. 18, 1862. In part: "…[8/6/62]…the little vessel is here for repairs which will occupy at least a month. I don't expect to go out in her again...[12/18/62]…I did not expect to return here but the machinery of the 'Lackawana' did not work as expected and would delay here two weeks...The sad repulse our army met with at Fredericksburg causes a depression upon my heart. It is the most dreadful disaster of the war. Had McClellan been in command he would now had coals of fire heaped upon him. I am glad he was relieved before this. We are not humble enough yet and I tremble for our nation...". More interesting content. VG
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