Raynor HCA 2014-01
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/30/2014
A nice Union soldier's letters written by Pvt. David F. Ferris, Co. E, 44th New York (Ellsworth Avengers), "1/24/62 Camp near Fredericksburg", reading, un part: "…I will tell you how our Artillery got served. Day before yesterday by great perseverance our artillery continued to advance through very slow indeed; but that night it was stuck entirely, after great sacrifice of artillery wagons and horse flesh. One Artillery man said that 47 of their horses died just beyond where we lay in camp. It was where they had halted for the night...I expect some of the northern papers will pitch into Burnside again for not being successful in this attempt against the Rebels, and thus try and make the dissatisfaction no existing still greater. If Burnside is again blamed he will be again blamed without cause. This time Burnside had to let the good weather of the last two weeks run to waste while he had to consult with the authorities at Washington. I do not think this is right if Burnside is to command the army I say let him strike a blow when he sees an opportunity without waiting to consult superiors in Washington, and thus gain nothing, if not lose much...". VG
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