2024-07 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2024
This four page letter was written and signed by the Confederate Soldier, "W(illie) C. Workman, Jr." who enlisted in February 1864 to serve in Co. K, 7th South Carolina Cavalry. During a portion of the summer 1864, Willie was being treated for syphilis in Jackson Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Datelined, Red Oak Camp, Lynches Creek, August 6th 1864, In part, "After passing through the most arduous portion of the present campaign in the "Old Domain," I was taken quite suddenly with a severe attack of Typhoid Fever, prostrating me in the "walls" of the most detestable of all places in creation-a hospital. ... We have had a very severe [time] of it in Virginia this summer; continually in the saddle and on the move, with no little fighting to do. I have been quite fortunate myself for in all the "tight" places that I have been in yet ... Camden as well as Laurens has had the veil of mourning stretched over her peaceful horizon. Several of her brave boys have lately sealed their devotion to their country's welfare, with their life's blood. But Laurens has suffered severely indeed for in nearly every engagement, some poor fellow from there falls a victim to the carnage of the battlefield. I am very sorry to hear of young J. M. Cluney's death. ... Do not despond Miss Janie, about our final success for as certain as there is a just God in heaven, we, who survive, will come out in this great contest gloriously and with victory perched on our banners. ..."
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