2024-07 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2024
Fascinating Federal soldier's four page pencil letter, written and signed by J(ared) E. Gates who was mustered into "C" Co. OH 11th Infantry, on 7/1/1861. Jared writes on an illustrated patriotic letterhead, "Battle at Pittsburgh Landing". Datelined, Chattanooga Tennessee, January 27th 1864. In part, "The railroad to Knoxville is being pushed to an early completion. Deserters continue to pour in. There is every prospect of an early and vigorous campaign in front of this line-that is, I mean the line of the Tennessee. ... The Rebels are evidently about to make a desperate effort to retrieve their fortunes in this section of the country and Uncle Sam is making preparations to receive them in a style becoming their chivalry and prestige. ... Some ladies (southward bound) were searched at the Provost Marshal's the other day. Various contraband articles were brought to light among which were some 30 revolvers nicely concealed in a bed tick. These ladies were sent on their way to Dixie with a lighter load than they had intended to take. They were the hardest set of women I ever saw. ..."
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