Raynors HCA 2017-12
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2017
A good war-date Union soldier's letter, 2pp. folio, written by Pvt. Moses F. Whittemore, Co. C, 51st Ohio Vols., "Camp Meigs", Sept. 17, 1861, in part: "…we reached Newcomerstown about 8…just as the company was preparing to get on the boat. Those that had not been sworn in were called out of the ranks and sworn in after which a splendid flag was presented to the company…marched to the boat at which place Rev. Gaskill united in prayer. A short time was given for rewet leave…I never attended any occasion where thee was so much weeping. I do not think there was a dry eye…the female friends were advising friends to trust in god…we were hailed by deafening cheers. Two brass bands went up with us…in the morning we were furnished with picks and shovels to dig our fire places…ours is company C. It being the third one in camp…we have been furnished with a blanket and…we were examined and mustered into the service…we will receive our uniforms soon…all of our Co. passed examination except two names…Moses L. Whittemore." VG
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