2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
War-date Union soldier’s Autograph Letter Signed, “John West” 25th Illionis, and reads in part: “...Cousin Jack West was wounded in the right leg just above the knee a flesh would very severe. Zach Campbell went through slick as a whistle he did not get a scratch. Nobly did he bear the old Flag to the top of Missionary Ridge! None were braver than he!! Was amongst the first over the rebel work on the top of the Ridge. ‘E’ Co. had 8 wounded - none killed - Capt. Sallie was wounded in the neck only slightly...Bully for us and Grant. Major Taggart led the skirmishers of our Brigade he is all right yet...the Rebels are retreating toward Atlanta, in disorder. We captured a great deal of Artillery and munitions of wr - prisoners & c &c . We are all jubilant!!...” VG.
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