July 14th, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2011
Group of six (6) late war-date and postwar Autograph Letters Signed by Richard Andrews Captain 36th USCT, also had service in the 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, later brevetted major. Totaling 15pp., these letters read in part: “...[Before Richmond, Va. 3/25/65] I received a month’s pay yesterday, bought a sword belt for 7.00 a pair of pantaloons for $12.00 pair of gloves for $2.00 paid $25.00 towards the present to Genl. Draper...As soon as I sell my horse I will send you more, if I had sold her three days ago I could have got over $100.00 for her, but now, she is very lame, so much so that no one can use her. I fear I shall have to dispose of her at a loss...Things are coming to a crisis. Lee will have to skedaddle or there will be a terrific fight. Our brigade is practicing charging every day. There will be an awful hot time if our Brigade is engaged. I dont think anything can restrain the men if they once get started. I am in hopes to come out alive, but no one can tell but the Almighty. My health is pretty fair now, and I trust I may not even get wounded, for I am anxious to gain strength this summer...[Near City Point, Va., 5/9/65] There is a prospect that we may remain here for some time. I see by the papers that the 25th Corps is to remain in Virginia....My friend Lieut. Bacon will be promoted soon, I think....Yesterday afternoon Genl D and I went down to the river and had a nice wash. I am as clean as a whistle..I think I shall have to get me a new coat this summer, mine is all to pieces...[On board US Steamship Western Metropolis, Hampton Roads, June 4, 1865] We are already to weigh anchor and be off. I can write but a word or two; and will send this note ashore by a tug-boat. I am in usual health - the diarrhea is better. I have just been aboard the steam ship ‘Doris’ and seen my horses. They are alright so far...Write to me...Direct to my name Act. Asst. Insp. Genl. 1st Div. 25th A.C....[Brazos Santiago, Texas, March 30, 1866] I received a short epistle from Hon. John B. Alley, which pleases me much. I will give you a copy of it here [followed by copy of Alley’s letter] ‘I have made an application for you at the War Department & hope that it will soon be granted...Jno. B. Alley, Mass.’ What do you think of it Libby? I do hope I shall get an appointment...I took some pills from the Surgeon today, I hope to be better in a short time...[Brazos Santiago, Texas 4/29/1866] I have had an offer of 1,000 acres of fine tillage land for $400.00 with 5 years to pay for it . The Govt owes me 2 months pay now and when I am mustered out, I shall be entitled to three months pay proper which will amount to $180.00 more; then if I am mustered out here instead of following the regt. I can get my mileage which will amount to about $400.00 making in all about $900.00, all of which I could use on my little place, nearly $200.00 of that tho’ would be taken to get you and the little ones here...Two Surgeons own one half of the island [Padre Island] they have sent for their families...I have heard nothing from my appointment in the Reg. Army yet. I see by the Army and Navy Journal that Capt. R.F. Andrews 36th USCT is detailed for duty in the Freedmen’s Bureau and ordered to report to Galveston, Texas, but I have not yet received the order yet...” All Very Good to Fine condition.
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