Raynors HCA 2015-11
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Federal soldier’s letter written Edgar N. Sheldon who enlisted August 23, 1862 into NY 5th Infantry, 4pp., Camp Belger, May 2, 1863, with original cover. In small part he advises, “Day before yesterday there was a colored major passing through here when some of the citizens caught him and tore off his shoulder straps and pounded him considerable when one of our Lt. arrested them and had them put in the fort to await trial. ... Yesterday afternoon as I was walking up Baltimore St. I met a lady I should presume by the style that she was rather Secesh. She was very afraid she should touch me so she ketches up her dress and steps clear off one side & of course had business the same way so she was obliged to take the street or get her dress soiled by touching me.
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