Raynors HCA 2015-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2015
A great war-date New York Draft Riot related letter, 2pp. 4to., written by a certain "F. Hudson", New York [City], August 27, 1863 to his nephew, in part: "…we have quite lively times in the city now a days. Plenty of soldiers and drafting is a going on very rapid. I hear of no disturbance and don't anticipate any if they do commence…it will soon be put down. We have now at least forty thousand soldiers in the city…we have several foot batteries and several Regt of Regulars from the Rappahannock. Most every park and vacant spot of ground is filled with them. Madison Park is brim full with soldiers and tents…I want you and your lady to come down and see them…you can form some idea of camp life…it is worth coming to see…F. Hudson…". Goes on to mention he received a letter from his son, Pvt. James A. Hudson 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry, filled with his views on service and fighting for a just cause. Also included is a postwar (1867) letter of his talking about local events and family matters. Both VG. (2 letters)
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