Raynors HCA 2014-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2014
War-date Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Halsey Bartlett, Co. A., 6th Conn. Vols., [KIA Bermuda Hundred, Va., 6/17/64], Folly Island, S. C., May 20, 1863, in part: "…our Charleston Blockade captured a steamer today…I wrote about their capturing two others this is the third prize they have taken since I came to this island…we don't seem to make any move on Charleston yet. I don't think there will be any need of it. They are gaining victories at the North and West…fast. An't our generals giving it to the Rebels…we shall go back to Hilton Head…for our colonel has command at that place…I was on fatigue today…the water [here] is not as good as at Beaufort...". VG
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