2005-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2005
Autograph Letter signed, “William Phillips” , 13th Texas Cavalry, 2p. quarto, April 13, 1862, Camp Burnett, Arkansas, and reads in part: “...I have been in camp two weeks. I am better satisfied here then I’ve been for months last at home...Camps are great place to see Human nature, all sorts of men from the grey hairs of 50 years to the striking youth of 15. The best and the meanest are mess mates. We are a cavalry regiment. Oldhams Regiment is the name of it. We expect to march in 15 days. Col. Burnett has gone to Richmond, expect him back next week. There is some talk of our being disbanded, if so I intend going directly from here to Missouri. I have the position of Provost Marshal. Rank as Lieutenant. A very easy birth, relieves me from all fatigue duty and the responsibility and cares, all right so far...Direct all to Little Rock...” VG.
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