2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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A sad war-date Union clerk's letter, 1 1/2pp. 4to., written by Pvt. Charles A. Dow, Co. C, 7th New Hampshire Vols., reporting on the death of Pvt. John S. Corliss, who enlisted at age 42, and very severe losses the 7th N. H. sustained during the battle of Fort Wagner, S. C., on July 18, 1863, reading, in part: "The 7th Regt. had a severe battle on the evening of the 18th & sustained a heavy loss. Your husband, John S. Corliss is missing. We were repulsed & have not been allowed to go after our wounded. You husband very likely was wounded & taken prisoner. It is possible that he may be in some of our hospitals. Everything here is at present indefinite & in a state of confusion. It is also possible that he is dead, but we hope to find him all right. Our captain [Jerome B. House] was wounded, both lieutenants missing & from 20 to 30 men killed, wounded & missing in Co. C. I will write again as soon as I can gain any information. At present his things will be properly cared for - C. A. Dow, clerk for Captain House." Also included is the original stamped transmittal cover addressed to his wife. Near fine.
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