Raynors HCA 2016-10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2016
A Union soldier’s letter written and signed by Charles M. Tyler who on 5/24/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. IL 15th Infantry and was Mustered Out on 5/25/1864. The 4pp letter on Head-Quarters 16th Army Corps” letter sheet is accompanied by an excellent Memphis cancellation cover, datelined Head Quarters 16th Army Corps, memphis, Tenn., 10th August, 1863. In part, “The magnificent steamer “Ruth” the finest boat on the river was burned to the water’s edge a few nights since near to Columbus, Ky. There were on board amongst other passengers 11 Pay Masters having in their possession $2,600,000 in “Greenbacks” to pay off the troops below here. 3 of the Pay Masters and all the money was lost about 30 passengers were lost. The Ruth was insured for $50,000 though she was worth about $80,000. ... Burnsides 9th Army Corps of the Army of the Potomac all New York and Massachusetts men passed up the river a few days since on their way home from Port Hudson their time being out (9 months troops) they are not as fine looking men as a body as the Western Army. I suppose that is the reason they never won a battle. They think the west is a great country and the Western Army Regular Wild Cats in a fight.... Our Division had a right smart fight at Jackson, Miss. about 3 weeks since in which they were cut up badly. The 45th are on Provost Guard in Vicksburg.... Gen. Hurlbut tendered his resignation some time since and yesterday I saw a letter which he got from Gen. Halleck in which he complimented Gen. Hurlbut for his strict attention always to business etc. etc. and concluded by saying that the President and Secretary of War wished him to remain in the service and they therefore declined accepting his resignation.........”
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