Raynors HCA 2016-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2016
Strong Union soldier’s letter written by Charles E. Richards and signed “Charles”. Richards was commissioned into F Company, PA 6th Cavalry, 9/23/1861. The 3pp. letter, datelined Camp near Frederick, Oct 5 (62), VG. In small part, “…We were under very heavy artillery fire all day long, as we were crossing the bridge they concentrated the fire from several batteries on us, and the shot and shell burst all around us… “…Solid shot went through two horses directly in front of me, struck the ground beside me, bounced off andlodged in the back beyond…Shot and shell from both sides whissling and bursting over us, striking the bank behind us with a deathlike “chug” several horses were killed, and several men slightly wounded by pieces of shell……It was miraculous escape from the firing, and very fortunate that out batteries were able to hold the position, if they had been driven back or captured we should have all been cut to pieces, as we were placed in a position from which we could neither charge nor retreat…We were under fire two days after when we pursed them to the river, but they had all crossed, and nothing but the artillery was engaged.” he 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry was a Union cavalry regiment during the American Civil War. They were known for their early use of 9-foot lances, and were called "Rush's Lancers."
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