Raynors HCA 2015-05
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/21/2015
A good war-date Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Harlan P. Martin, Co. E, 123rd New York Vols., Estell Springs, Tenn., April 5, [1864] to his mother, in part: "…there has been some talk of our moving from here…a great many troops are en route from Nashville to the front…there has [been] quite a number of regiments passed within the last few days…they are veteran regiments and the rail road is so pressed they cannot get transportation…Cos. A, K have come back from McMinnville…one of Co. A boys was married while up there. His name was [John W.] Baker [who deserted to be with his new bride at Elk River railroad Bridge, Tenn., April 26, 1864]…H. P. wait will soon be (if he is not now) 2nd Lt. I heard something about Wait's sisters writing to the Col. to have him promoted…H. P. Martin, Co. E, 123rd N. Y. V., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 12th Corps…". The original stamped transmittal cover is included. VG
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