Raynor HCA 2013-01
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Nice archive of Civil War letters and a carte de visite of Nathan Mulloock Hallock (1844-1903) Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Who served in the Civil War as a Private in Company K, 124th New York Volunteer Infantry, The “Orange Blossoms” regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Bristoe Station, Virginia on June 15, 1863. His citation reads "At imminent peril saved from death or capture a disabled officer of his company by carrying him under a hot musketry fire, to a place of safety". His Medal was awarded to him on September 10, 1897. He was one of five 124th New York soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery during the Civil War (the others being Sergeant Thomas W. Bradley, Private Archibald Freeman, Corporal George W. Thompkins, and 1st Lieutenant Lewis S. Wisner). The CDV pictures Hallock in seated pose, with backmark of Baird & Jessup of Middletown, New York. Very good condition. The letters are penned between 1862-1864, multipaged, with postal covers, all addressed to Nathan Hallock from his father, and read in part: “...[9/13/1862]in this dark day, and trying time of our Government, every thing inclosed looks gloomy at present, yet I can but hope that a few days or weeks at most matters will wear a bright aspect before that time arrives & those accompanying you may be called upon to defend Washington or battle for our cause elsewhere, if so all do your duty & may providence smile upon your cause and carry you safely though...[10/21/62]We are glad you are in the hospital as you will receive much better treatment there than you could expect in camp and I have been told by those who have been through the Hospitals at Washington that the patients received the best of attention....[7/26/64] I forgot to mention in my last that Watson Ritch [124th NY, WIA at Petersburg 6/18/64] died in hospital at Alexandria on the 14th, his body reached here on Friday last & was buried on Sunday. Capt. [William A.] Jacksons [KIA Petersburg 6/18/64] body was sent to Gerhen on Saturday & his funeral also took place at his mother’s on Sunday. Several went down but not as many as if Ritch’s had not taken place at the same time....I see the army before Atlanta, are having heavy fighting & our folks seemingly have the best of it, yet I fear we cannot spare many such Generals as McPherson who is reportedly killed, yet such is war...[10/5/64]Political affairs are looking bright for the success of the Union Cause, unless some unforseen accident should take place, Old Abe will surely be our next president....[11/5/64]I did not write yesterday in consequence of being engaged in the duties pertaining to election day and it is with feeling of great depression that I am compelled to admith taht the appearances are that Gen. Wadsworth is defeated & Seymour the Democratic Secession candidate elected, such appears to be the result this morning...” Most are very good or better conditon. A nice archive pertaining to this decorated Civil War hero.
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