Raynors HCA 2015-08
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/27/2015
A good war-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Jerry M. Cramlett (Jeremy W. Cranibett in CW database), Co. I, 72nd Illinois Vols., Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1863 addressed to Ellen "Nellie" Sherman, in part: "…did not leave Cairo until 8…I spent the day in visiting the town has improved very much. A great many large buildings have been built since we were there last Aug. a year ago. I left Cairo on board the steamer Liberty No. 2…the last night I was on the boat some rascal had the imprudence to break open my carpet sack & stole my butter & ale…& worst of all they took those things that Harriet sent by me to Orton [Lt. Orton Ingersoll, Co. A, 11th Illinois Vols.]…there was quite a number of soldiers on board. Some had their money taken & others lost their knapsacks & all their clothing…there was some twenty deserters aboard, think they had a hand in [it] as they were not guarded only when the board landed…you friend, Jerrie…". The original stamped transmittal cover is included. VG.
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