2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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Federal soldier's pencil letter written by Sgt. Bruce Elmore, 143rd NY Infantry, datelined, Camp 143rd NYV near Peach Creek, GA. July 21st/64, 4pp, VG. In part, "A pretty severe battle was fought here. Our loss is quite heavy. I think the Rebel also loss heavy. They charged us and tried to drive us back but failed. Some of their dead and wounded fell into our hands. ... Our Reg't lost 45, forty five killed or wounded. 7 or 8 killed, 2 of our own company wounded, Gilbert B. Lawrence severely. ... Lt. Wm M. Ratcliff adjutant, is also killed and Lt Waterbury of our Reg't also killed ... Willard is in the hospital ..." Comes with original cover
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