2005-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2005
A great war-date possible ex-Confederate soldier's, 2pp. 4to., letter written in ink by a certain "C. B. Seymour" Lumpkin, Ga., Jan. 30, 1865 to his soldier son describing conditions in Georgia during the fall of the Confederacy and on his use of an artificial leg, reading, in part: "Your letter of the 1st of the month is received. I am sorry that the communication is so uncertain between this place and Charleston…DeWitt made in a short visit, he got home on the evening of the 25th and left on the morning of the 27th, he said he would go direct to Richmond. I rec'd a letter from Arista dated 12th inst. at Tupelo, Miss. He was in good health, but had suffered so much during the Tenn. Campaign, having worn out his shoes. He had to march some distance through snow and frost, before he could get another pair. I will send you this letter and you can read for yourself and judge of his sufferings. He is one of the true soldiers. He does his duty cheerfully and suffers without murmuring. I would, were [if] in your position, keep any clothing and other valuables in a condition to be ready as a moments notice to march, in case the enemy compel[s] our army to evacuate the city. In that way you may perhaps save some of your things. Tis' reported…that Cheatham's corps of Gen'l Hood's army has passed through Columbus. The 46th Georgia belongs to that corps. I have got my artificial leg, but have not commenced using it, will commence to use it sometime this week. George is at Forrest Hospital, Lauderdale, Miss…". Usual content. Near fine.
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