2024-07 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written, on American flag design patriotic stationery, by Private Albert Lane Co. G, 35th Ohio Vols., "In Camp before Corinth, [Miss.], May 11, 1862, reading, in part: "- Josh has been on the 'sick list' for at least 2 weeks but I don't believe anything more than Homesickness - I saw Bob Lane. [20th Ohio Vols.] He is well, Bob, got to fire 3 rounds at the rebels in the Pittsburg [Landing] fight and came out all O. K. Our brigade has been transferred to Gen. [Thomas W.] Sherman's command - Gen. Thomas being promoted to Maj. Gen. Our position is now near the Left Wing - yesterday morning 'the long roll' beat in our camp. The enemy having made a demonstration on our Right Wing - it did not amount to much. The probability is that the impending fight will come off this week - it is rumored here - that Gen. Siegel has arrived and will take command of the artillery. The news of the evacuation of Yorktown and the occupation of New Orleans have been received -your affectionate son, A. Lane.Company G, 35 Regiment, O. V. V. I." Near fine.
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