Raynors HCA 2015-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2015
A good war-date Union soldier's letter, 3 1/2pp. 4to., written, on patriotic United States Capitol stationery, by Pvt. James A. Hudson, Co. H, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry, Camp Meigs, [Washington], Sept. 26, 1861 to his friends at home, in part: "…we got our horse last saturday. They have not been distributed yet, but expect they will be today as those of the same color are being put in the same company. The one I have been taking care of is a very dark Iron Grey…I wish I had Doll here. She would make a good one, just the build and large as one half of those we have. We have changed camp twice…and are still within 3 miles of the Capitol. Potter is kept quite busy doctoring…he has to wipe the horses noses…our Regt cannot be fit for service in less than 2 months…if they don't hurry up…they will never get ready. We are not yet armed…our Regt has been divided into 3 divisions under 3 majors. We are under [Charles H.] Ogle…when we left the city the bible society presented each of us with a testament and hymn book…enclosed are a couple of pieces clipped from the wing feathers of the American Eagle which was brought from Mich. by Co. K and is to be presented to President Lincoln...J. A. Hudson." VG
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