September 22, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/22/2011
War-date Union soldier's Autograph Letter Signed by Charles William Personius, 50th New York Engineers, Camp Leslie, November 30, 1862, and reads in part: "...Here the Sabbath and week days are all nearly alike...Sunday at the usual hour for meeting the bugle sounded for the company to fall into line and the roll was called then the lieutenant told them that those who had any scruples against going to church might step two paces to the front at this more than two thirds of the company myself among the rest stepped out and corporal Ingalls being at the head of the first rank commanded church members right dress. Corp. E. Pesonius at the head of those that stepped out commanded Sinners Right Dress this made considerable laughter. Church members went to church sinners as they styled themselves went back to their respective tents..." ...plus; two other letters. Very good condition.
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