Raynors HCA 2017-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2017
Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written b y Pvt. Morton Thompson, Co. A, 3rd Mass. Vols., "Camp Jordan, New Bern, N. C., Feb. 3, 1863," in part: "…last night a picket belonging to 158 N. Y. regt. shot off three fingers by an accidental discharge of his musket…I suppose the remains of those boys {Charley & Fred) will be at home soon as they were placed in metallic coffins purchased by the Comp…[they] leave here today…Morton." The original transmittal cover is included. VG
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