Raynors HCA 2017-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2017
War-date Union soldier's letter, 3 1/2pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. George S. Youngs, [POW Harper's Ferry, Va., 9/15/62], Co. G, 126th New York Vols., "Provost Guard Headquarters, Second Corps Before Petersburg, Va., Jan. 9, 1865", in part: "…all is quite along our lines with an occasional exception in the shape of a few shots on the picket line either at the Johnnies or at substitutes trying to desert. Desertions are becoming less frequent than they were a few weeks since. The rigid enforcement of the death penalty seems to have a most salutary effect…there are three more members of [the] 5th New Hampshire are to be hung on Friday next. There was a rumor…that General Hancock, finding it impossible to raise a new Corps, would soon resume command of the "Old Second Corps." I only hope it may prove true…you know the heart of a young man who has not had half an hours conversation with a white female in twenty eight months must be very tender and susceptible. You may question however whether it emanates from a soft head or a tender heart…Geo. S. Youngs." The original transmittal cover is included. VG
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