Raynors HCA 2020-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2020
Medal of Honor winner's war-date letter, 2pp. 4to., 2nd Lt. Wilmon W. Blackmar, Co. H, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, "Head Qrs. 1st Va. Cav. Loop Creek [West Va.], June 29, 1864," to his father, in part: "We are camped…at loop Creek. I am sound and well but much worn by fatigue and hunger. Night and day in the saddle and no want of Rebsa-on front and rear. My Regt. is transferred from Schoonmaker's to Oleys brigade and I am…acting adjutant of my Regt. We have made long and hard fatiguing marches. Met the enemy on many occasions-many comrades are left behind but your boy is still sound and well…I do not know how long we will stay here…plenty to eat here for men & horses. Col. think we may go to Clarksburg or Martinsburg. If so I would like to have you throw aside business…and visit me…direct…Lieut. W. W. B. 1st Va. Vet. Cav., Averell's Command via Charleston, W. Va. Wilmon." Near fine with expected folds.
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