Raynor HCA 2013-07
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/18/2013
A good war-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Charles G. Rector, Co. C, 31st Indiana Vols. [WIA Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., June 27, 1864], "Bridgeport, Ala., Nov. 7, 1863", in part: "…we have been so busy at work since the fight that I have not had time to write. We worked night and day for two weeks…then our regiment was detailed for train guards from Chattanooga to Bridgeport…Isaac Lowe [WIA Chickamauga, Sept. 19, 63] is at Chattanooga yet, he was mending fast…John Malory died [Oct. 10, 64] in the hospital at Chattanooga. Our wounded had a hard time, them that was left in the hands of the Rebels…a man…that had just come from the Rebel lines…said our dead was not buried…when he left. Lt. [Joseph F.] Morris is going home to recruit men for the service…there [are] some of the Potomac Boys here. They say they never seen as bad times…since thy have been soldiering…". VG
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