2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
A sexually explicit war-date Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written in ink by Pvt. Hiram P. Teed, Co. A, 144th New York Vols, Cloud Mills, Va., Apr. 26, 1863 written to his wife concerning taking care of her both physically and financially. In part: "…we were under marching orders for the front…I ma on guard but [am] relieved time enough to go to my meals &…to slip in a note to you my loved one…my health is good & I take courage…that…the Lord is surely kind & merciful to me…I will try to satisfy you in regard to your future independence. I think your faith is small dear one in my coming back. I should have made provisions for you-forgive me for not doing it…I offered I think to deed you the house & lot…but you refused it. Did you not sweet loved one…I will deed the same to you now &…you should have half of the rest if I do not come back. I have no blanks…you will have to fill one out & send or bring it to me…if you want to be sure & get it perhaps you better come & get [it] yourself in a family way…dear one if I do not come back you will draw a nice little pension from U. Sam as long as you remain my worthy relict…O! how I love you & I think if I could sleep with you to night & keep you between me & the under sheets I would make you forget for a while the future in the bliss of enjoying your Dear Love. I should, and I hope & expect to some day, be both happy in love…forgive me if I have written anything bace. As you me I cannot afford to feel blue all the while. [I] could not stand the pressure. I expect to see [the] fight…& I hope for the best. Dear one prey for me my sweet loving wife good night…". Fine.
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