2024-01 Raynors Americana Auction
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Union Chaplin 9pp. letter written on "Head Quarters 25th Maine Regiment' letterhead by Edward B. Furbish was commissioned into Field & Staff ME 25th Infantry as a Chaplain, 10/4/1862. Included is the original cover to his wife, and a CDV of the Chaplin in his robe. Datelined, Arlington Heights, Camp Tom Casey, December 1, 1862. In part, " I am now in the Chapel Tent among the sick. There are but two who are dangerously sick here, and one may die. That is why I am here tonight. Do not know how long I shall remain. ... But some of these poor fellows are failing sadly, yet we hope they will come out of it. Think we shall after all lose two or three of those now sick... There are a good many sad hearts here in this world who do not know enough to seek comfort from the Source of all blessings, but it is given unto us. Dr. True asked me tonight if I would have come out here had I known I should not return. He said he would not. ... I do hope [General] Burnside will not go into winter quarters till he has Richmond & slain enough Rebels to make it pay to rest a while. It has taken a great burden off my mind in coming out here. I envy no one at home while the war lasts. Of two evils, we must choose the least. It is better to fight to the death than let these Rebels conquer. ... Their abode is I feel quite confident in the darkest regions & the sooner they find their homes, the better I think. This of the leaders-not of the rank & file. I hope the most desperate measures will be adopted & I much prefer their slaves should cut their throats & send them to their own abode than that they should slay our soldiers & destroy the Union. If we are not soon successful, I shall be most thankful when the slave take the knife for the extermination of every rebel at all hazards. We must see to it that this war is not ended until every rebel is crushed, humbled, or hung. The more hung the better if they will persist in their way, chosen so deliberately. ...."
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