Raynors HCA 2015-05
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/21/2015
War-date Union soldier's letter, 3 1/2pp. 8vo., written by Sgt. Major Moses M. Ordway, 40th Mass. Vols., Chapin's Farm, Va., Jan. 17, 1865 to his brother, in part: "…I was appointed Sergt. Major of the 40th Mass. Vols.. I belong to Co. I no more. Gun & knapsack may go to the Devil now…I carry now a sword or saber. A Sergt. Major's position is on what is called the non commissioned staff. They mess by themselves and have a cook…I wish you would get a piece of flannel any color but red or white to go around my belly…your Brother, Moses M. Ordway." The original, "DUE 6" U. S. Christian Commission, transmittal cover is also included. VG
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