Raynors HCA 2016-06
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 6pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. George S. Youngs, [POW Harper's Ferry, Va., 9/15/62], Co. G, 126th New York Vols., "Head Quarters, 2nd Corps near Petersburg, Va., Oct. 17, 1864", in part: "…I came off guard this morning in expectation of a visit from the Secretary of War, but he has not yet made his appearance…I have been seriously interrupted since I began this…to arrest some persons at a horse race near by…[long diatribe here on ignoring a home town acquaintance while in the army]…George S. Youngs." The original stamped transmittal cover is included. A bit light, else VG
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