Raynors HCA 2015-05
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A great war-date Union general's battle letter, 2pp. 4to., written by Bvt. Brig. Gen. Edgar M. Gregory, as commander of the 2nd Brig., 1st Div., 5th Corps., "Camp in the field, [near Five Forks, Va.], April 1, 1865," concerning their epic triumph following the battle of Five Forks, Va., in part: "My precious daughter. I write to let you know I am safe by the mercy of God. We have had hard fighting today, took a battery, whipped the Rebels badly. It was a hard contest. 5th Corps only in the fight and Sheridan's Cavalry. It is a glorious victory. Our loss is not many. This [is] the 5th day fighting…I feel thankful to God for his mercy to me, to our army and our glorious cause…affectionately your father, E. M. Gregory…My brigade has done well, suffered less than many but suffered considerable. The groans of the wounded are sounding in my ears while I write. Firing front of Petersburg very heavy now. I think things are favoring us…Griffin Commdg. Corps tonight Warren retired I am glad of it." Hurriedly written in pencil. Overall VG.
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