Raynors HCA 2017-02
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 2pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. David W. Sharpe, Co. B, 4th Conn. Vols., "Gen. Banks' Div., Camp Lyon," Sept. 13, 1861, in part: "…we are now at General Banks Headquarters which is about 23 miles from Washington. We started from Frederick Saturday…our new colonel [Robert O. Tyler, major general 8/01/64] has not come yet. We have preaching in camp by the chaplain…David…". With "Soldier's Letter" endorsement signed by Brevet Maj. Gen. HENRY WARNER BIRGE (1825-1888) clipped from the letter's original transmittal cover glued inside. VG
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