2020-09 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2020
War-date Confederate medical staff non-commissioned officer's letter, 2pp. 4to., written by Hospital Steward David F. Kagey (1834-1923), 25th Virginia Infantry, "Camp near Buchanan…Va., June 23, 1864," reading, in part: "We arrived here…having marched 20 miles today & feel somewhat tired…we went into camp night before last on Old Uncle Christian Kagey's land 5 miles this side Salem…spent most of the time in camp although they insisted on my staying with them, but I could not think of doing so under the circumstances. They fed hundreds…we left Chickahominy, 7 miles below Richmond last Tuesday…this corps (Gen. Early's now) left there that evening…we marched from Richmond to Gordonsville…thence to Charlottesville. Many of the troops to the train there, others went horseback. I rode Dr. Henkel's horse being anxious to stop at the University [of Virginia]. We got to Lynchburg last Sunday & have pushed hard after the Yankee's under Hunter to Fincastle Gap near Salem. I suppose we have stopped the pursuit & may be on our down the Valley. I hope so. We may be on our way to the Potomac…I have marched all the campaign except from Charlottesville to Liberty…where I overtook the command…Dr.s Henkel & Miller are both very well…send my boots if the Yankee's did not get them. I have not seen Mr. Will, Will Long or any of Rice's Company for some time. They are in another Corps. D. F. K." Near fine.
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