Raynors HCA 2017-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/1/2017
A Union soldier’s letter written by “J(ohn) T. Thomas who enlisted on 8/13/1862 at Trenton, NY as a private into into "F" Co. NY 117th Infantry and was killed on 1/15/1865 at Fort Fisher, NC. The cover and letter sheet in this great “set” show a picture of the United States Capital. The 3pp. letter is datelined 2d Bat. 117th Reg. N.Y.S.V., Lt. Col. White comd’g , Lieut. J.T. THOMAS, Company F. , Feb. 25, 1863. In part, “I then started from 10:50 reached N. York behind time & was obliged to lay over until 11:30 But made all connections from there to Washington got to Washington 10 am & stayed there & rested until after dinner & walked up to camp through from 6 to 12 inches of mud & was glad when I reached my Quarters. I assure our camp is trouble especially our Co. Capt. S. J. Steves, Capt. Royce Co. G. & 2nd Lt. Shedd in Co. H was ordered before the board last night & they sent in their resignations this morning. But the trouble is we can’t find what they are sent there for as they are three of the best Officers we have got in the Regt. If it had been some others I should not wonder if there was more to be in the same boat I don’t know whether I shall be lucky enough to be in myself or not if I stay there is no telling where I shall be as I shall get a bar on my shoulder & go into some other Co. but we shall know all about it sometime. I can’t write anymore as I am all mixed up & don’t know anything about how I stand nor do I care much now as our Company is all broke up. I am loving the two best friends I had in camp. ...”
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