Raynor HCA 2013-07
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/18/2013
Confederate officer's war date letter written by Major Philip H. Powers, JEB Stuart staff officer, 4pp., 4to, "Camp near Fredericksburg, March 17th 1863," with cover hand-carried by Col. J. W. Ware, to Mrs. Powers, Berryville, Virginia, reading in part: "…May God enable our Armies to successfully resist the hordes of Vandals now being thrown against us. If we can only hold out this campaign all will be well…I had intended leaving here…and joining the Cavalry, but I could not leave…and am committed to remain this month provided the conscript officers permitted me as I am not regularly enrolled and they have been taking up all resigned officers of late and enrolling them in the ranks. When I do leave here, I shall attach myself to Genl. Stuart again and serve in the QM department in some capacity. I can't stand the ranks and besides, from much experience can render better service in some Staff Office…" Very good condition.
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