September 22, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/22/2011
War-date Union soldier's Autograph Letter Signed by Walter H. Lord, 15th Connecticut Infantry, and also had service with the 3rd Conn. Infy, 4pp. quarto, Head Quarters, Provost Marshal's Office, Casey's Division, November 30, 1862, the day before marching to Fredericksburg, and reads in part: "...Our Brigade has received marching orders to march tomorrow the 1st of Dec. in light marching order, with shelter tents, the destination is unknown and beyond conjecture there is all sorts of stories about it, some saying they are going to Harpers Ferry, others to Aquia Creek or near there, but none know and of course everybody is anxiously waiting to learn...If we should march our duties would be to arrest all stragglers and deserters and to prevent the sale of intoxicating drinks to soldiers on the route. I have noticed in the papers the result of the election in New Haven and it gratifies me mightily to know that every year we can beat them worse, it seems as though every man in the state had become sensible at last, and willing to correct his faults, and vote the right way. So Sylvanias Butler could not stand prosperity any better than Bostwick well, he might have known that it would end in being cast from the Democratic ticket, there is no one to blame but himself. I am rather afraid that Col. Bostwick is not gaining popularity in his regiment, from what I can hear, ...he seems to be a little the other way, while Henry is spoken of very highly by the officers and members of the regiment, himself and Major Bixby seem to be the best officers according to the expressions of the men..." Near fine condition.
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