Raynors HCA 2015-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2015
Titled, “Soldier’s Letter., Second Colorado Cavalry, 8” x 9-1/2,’ May 27, 1865, Fort Riley, Kansas, draped in mourning column rules, 4pp., Near Fine. There are 3pp., of reports, and one blank page for the soldier to write his letter. The Second Colorado Cavalry, organized in 1863 and stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, served also from Kansas City, Independence, Westport, Hickman's Mills, Pleasant Hill, and Harrisonville, Missouri. Its detachments engaged in almost constant fighting around central Missouri. Commanded by Colonel James Ford, the regiment was charged with protecting the Kansas citizens from guerillas. This issue of the SOLDIER'S LETTER, published just two weeks after President Lincoln's assassination, contains an ode and article on his death. The paper also notes Jefferson Davis' capture and attempts by "negro troops" to "massacre of rebel citizens of Memphis." The SOLDIER'S LETTER was published longer than most regimental newspapers, from August 1864 until November 1865. Both Confederate and Union armies produced various regimental newspapers which provide important perspectives into the lives of Civil War soldiers. Any issues are rare.
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