Raynors HCA 2015-08
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/27/2015
War-date father's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Homer Sackett, Warren, Conn., Feb. 22, 1865, to his son Augustine Sackett, in part: "…though excluded from the more active scenes this winter…you are filling a place that is thought necessary…and I hope may not be taken by surprise on account of the enemies long delay in coming…the Union cause seems to be progressing. I hope the end of this desolate war draws near but expect a hard battle must yet be fought. If the Union army is victorious the Rebs must give it up…our poor famished, naked soldiers at last are being exchanged. What barbarism has been practiced by those…in that school of torture…we now possess Columbia & Charleston S. C.The Rebs nest seems to be stirred…Homer Sackett." The original stamped transmittal cover, addressed: "Augustine Sackett, 2nd Asst. Engineer, U. S. S. Mattabasett, Albemarle Sound, via Fortress Monroe and Roanoke Island.", is included. VG.
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