Raynors HCA 2016-10
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. William L. Lowell[WIA Yellow Tavern, Va., 5/11/64], Co. F, 1st New York Dragoons, "Camp near Mitchell's Station," [Va.], Mar. 18, 1864, in part: "…eggs are cheap down here. They are only fifty cents per dozen…Bush has reviewed us again…the regiment went out on a scout last Saturday night and did not get in until Tuesday night. They was several horses shot in our regiment but no men. One man from Co. E had his horse shot and he was left behind across the river…the next day he was found with his throat cut from ear to ear. The rebs found him and killed him. His name was Tauner…Colonel Thorp is out with some of our regiment on a scout now. He went out Wednesday night and has not got back yet. There was an order sent to camp…from General Pleasanton not to send out anymore new recruits on picket…your Brother W. Lowell." VG
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