Raynors HCA 2016-06
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. George S. Youngs, [POW Harper's Ferry, Va., 9/15/62], Co. G, 126th New York Vols., "Headquarters 2nd Corps in the field near Petersburg, Va., July 14, 1864", in part: "…there is…a great many rumors and speculations in regard to the Rebel invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania and according to the latest report the Rebels were advancing on Washington and are already within a few miles of the Capitol…I am sorry to say that the boys generally have lost the confidence which they reposed in General Grant at the opening of the campaign. They say he hasn't Pemberton to fight now and…think that Lee is fully a match for him…the prospect of Richmond being taken very soon does not look very flattering. After all the fighting…we are…as far from possessing the Rebel Capitol or dispersing the Rebel army as we were when we left winter quarters…if we are any nearer than we were three years ago, "I cant see it." At this very moment Washington is in more danger than Richmond. It is a matter of considerable doubt in my mind whether either place is ever taken at least this year…this is simply what my opinion has been for a long time…I may be mistaken…the war is only to be brought to an end by the South laying down their arms and returning to the United States Government. We shall not see the end of it this year or the next…there is the usual amount of digging and fighting everyday…George S. Youngs." The original stamped transmittal cover is included. VG.
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