2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
A good civilian home front letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Joseph E. Chadbourn (former Lt. 27th Maine), Boston, Aug. 29, 1864 concerning the news of the death of 1st Sgt. Collins M. Chadbourn 1st Maine Cavalry, reading, in part: "…I have been to Annapolis with the expectation of finding Collins alive, but alas what was my disappointment to find he was dead & buried. He died last Monday one week ago to day, I never had such a feeling come over me before when I enquired at the ward where to find him. Poor fellow & brother, his sufferings was to many to live longer then he did. I had his remains taken up & packed could not have him embalmed it had been too long since his death…". Collins was wounded in action and taken prisoner at the battle of Spotsylvania Court House.
Click on a thumbnail above to display a larger image below
Hold down the mouse button and slide side to side to see more thumbnails(if available).
Click above for larger image.