Raynors HCA 2015-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/19/2015
Pair war-date Union soldier's letters, totaling 10pp. 8vo., written by Sgt. Gustavus B. Williams (one signed Husband & the other Gustavus), Co. K, 51st Mass. Vols., Evan's Mills, N. C., April 15,1863, in part: "…our troops went out toward Little Washington but soon returned. The men disgusted that they were not suffered after their hard march to fight. The officers declaring the enemy present with twice our numbers. Another expedition has started. Little Washington still holds out. A steamer is aid to have run the blockade with provisions for Foster. Night before last firing was heard towards the Neuse. The Capt. said…the Rebs had planted a battery below Newbern on the Neuse and were firing on passing vessels. They've tried the dodge before without success…[April 19]…Gen. Foster who was "shut up" at Little Washington has been reinforced and since returned to Newbern. He is now off with a large force after the rebels who…abandoned the siege of Washington and "skedaddled"…. VG
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