Raynors HCA 2017-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/1/2017
War-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. William Crawford, Co. B, 73rd Penn. Vols. [WIA Chancellorsville 5/02/63 & POW Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 11/25/63], Franklin town, [West] Va., May 24, 1862, in part: "….we have been enjoying good health and thanks be to god for it…we have had a very hard time of it since we left Fairfax…we have been marching ever since traveling over mountains and rivers driving the enemy before us. Our hardships are many and my trials and temptations are severe….we are building fortifications here to receive [Stonewall] Jackson and [Joseph E.] Johnston. We have been along time hunting about the mountains for them. We gave Jackson a chase here [battle of McDowell, May 8, 1862] but we expect him again. We hear nothing of war news but I think the war is near to a close …now…I should like to…get out of this company for it is a ruination to both soul and body. We are all very happy altho we have hungry bellys and nothing to eat…Wm. C. Crawford…care of Capt. Hasbett, Com. B, 73d regt P. V. Col. Koltes in Gen. Blenkers division, Western Virginia, Franklin town." Also included is the original stamped patriotic transmittal envelope. Light soiling, else VG.
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