Raynor HCA 2013-07
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/18/2013
A good war-date Union soldier's battle letter, 1 1/2pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. John H. Chadwick, Co. F, 12th Connecticut Vols. [KIA Cedar Creek, Va., 10/19/64], Carrolton, [La.], June 27, 1864", in part: "…I arrived in New Orleans the 17th of June and joined the regiment…the regiment is under marching orders to go up the river. We have started twice but have come back again. Yesterday we started and got aboard the boat and went 20 miles up the river when the boat broke down…we are now waiting for another boat…". An original transmittal cover addressed to his brother is included. VG
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