2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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Union Civilian Letter Grouping written by Henry P. Chard who served in the quartermaster’s department in a civilian capacity during the American Civil War, first as supervisor for military work parties at Giesboro Point’s Union cavalry barracks and stables. Later in an unidentified position, Chard served on two Union navy vessels as a member of the quartermaster department. Datelined Giesboro Point, December 23, 1863 in part “It surprises me to hear that you did not know I had left Richmond. I am a kind of an underboss here. I came on with a young man named Fogg that I got acquainted with. He has a rich uncle in Washington and he got us in. ... I tell you it is a great trial for a Templar down here for all hands are drunk tonight getting ready for Christmas. Datelined: Giesboro Point, April 9, 1864, in part “I arrived here safe and sound yesterday morning after running around Washington three or four hours for a pass. ... Andrew Room who enlisted in Collis’ Zouaves is dead. His father came on with me after his body. ... plus Dateland: Alexandria , June 23 [1864], in part “There is no news of importance except there is a great many wounded coming in from the front but I am glad to say I don’t see anybody I know. As my hand is very sore with a boil, I will have to close with my prayer to God to watch over us and lead us safely to Heaven. ...” Datelined:Fortress Monroe, July 9, 1864, in part “I am also very glad that you enjoyed yourself so well on the Fourth of July. I enjoyed myself very well. I have been laying here about a week but expect to go up the river in a few days. ... You want to know when I changed my position. I done it about two weeks ago. ...” Datelined: Washington DC., August 9, 1864 in part, “I have just returned from Fortress Monroe where I went on business the 17th. You say Richmond is the same old place. I would like to come and see it. I tried my hand to get home when I lay in Baltimore but could not so now I do not expect to get hoe soon. When you get those letters, send them on to Fort Monroe. ... I had a nice time in Baltimore. I hunted for two days & nights for a Temple but could not find one but I know there must be some there as there is no news. I will close with my prayers to God for us. ...”
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