2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
A touching war-date pencil inscribed letter written by “L. Wilson” 1p. 8vo., Washington, June 19, 64 concerning the death of his brother Lt. Martin L. Wilson, Co. A, 122nd New York Vol. who was wounded during the battle of the Wilderness May 5, 1864, in full: “I have to inform you that Martin is dead. He died this morning at ten o’clock. Jane & I was both with him. I have got his body embalmed. It probably will be at Memphis Tuesday night then we shall prepare for the funeral. You will notify Edwin & perhaps you both can come. We start for home this evening…we have arranged to have the funeral Sunday at Ten o’clock the 25th…”. PLUS; 1p. 3”x 5”ink inscribed note reading, in full: “Martin L. Wilson 1st Lieut., 122d Regt. N. Y. V. mortally wounded in battle of the Wilderness, Va. May 1864 died June 19, 1864 in Seminary Hospital Georgetown, Va. Aged 28 years. Here lies another of our mighty brave. Who gave us liberty and took a grave.” Some soiling and spotting, else very good.
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