Raynors HCA 2016-10
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War-date Union soldier's letter, 2pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Edward H. Vidlear, Co. G, 114th New York Vols., [WIA Opequon, Va., 9/19/64], "Bivouac of the 114th Reg. near Berryville, Va., Sept. 9, 1864," in part: "…all is quiet here…there was quite a fight here the 3d. The 8[th] Corps were the only one engaged and they lost 300 men. They whipped the rebs and took 50 prisoners. The fighting was only a little ways from us. We have got 3 men and they were pretty scart. They are 7 years men and got 700 bounty. I am glad to hear that John Fisk has gone for a soldier…he will make a good soldier…we will…move from here in a day or two. The news of the fall of Atlanta has caused great rejoicing. What is hopes North this fall. Mosby has captured some of our train again. Bully for him. You want to know what I think of McClellan for President. I think he is not the man. I shall vote for Old Abe. Look of the men who nominated McClellan. They are Copperheads and have done more to prolong this war than any one else. Who is father going to vote for…E. H. Vidlear." VG
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