Raynors HCA 2015-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2015
A good war-date Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 12mo., written by Pvt. James A. Hudson, Co. H, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry, Camp Meigs, [Washington], Aug. 29, 1861 to his cousin, in part: "We are encamped all safe & sound in a grove about 40 acres…2 miles north of Washington…there are 2 Secession hoses within 250 ids of us. At one of them 8 of Anderson's Zouaves were poisoned yesterday and died this morning. The poison was given in milk. One man was shot while attempting to poison a well on our camp grounds and 1 1/2 oz. of arsenic found on him. We have been very cautious and intent to be as long as we remain here. I have just finished my rations…cook them ourselves…passed Baltimore without trouble…the rebels are crossing in force within 3 miles of our camp but we care not for them as our camp is surrounded by at least 30,000 armed troops…yours etc, J. A. Hudson. Direct J. A. Hudson, Camp Meigs, Lincoln Cavalry, Co. C, care of Capt. Stearns, D. C." VG
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