Raynors HCA 2015-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2015
A good war-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 4to., written by Pvt. James A. Hudson, Co. H, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry, Halltown, (West) Virginia, Mar. 30, 1864, to his cousin, in part: "…our ranks are getting thinned rapidly by desertions to the state of Martinsburg from which we have no power to recall them. The state has lately become the asylum of 3 of my tent mates…the boys have gone on a scout…about 400 negro soldiers, the first I have seen, arrived here this afternoon. They are a hearty & white intelligent looking batch. Their object here is…to Recruit as we have no infantry besides them here now. We have a pretty large cavalry force here…we anticipate a little amusement…our Mokes have gone up the Valley as far as Charlestown & intend to proceed to Berryville & Winchester for the purpose of picking up recruits. They will no doubt succeed well as the Valley still contains lots of Darkies…Coz Jim…I've been having lots of fun with the married men lately…I found a pretty girl away up the Valley the other day. Caught her lover & sent him to Camp Chase. Guess I'll have to supply the place." VG
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