Union Soldier's Letter. 4-page letter on patriotic stationery dated September 29, 1861 written just after 1st Bull Run from PA Volunteer E. W. Freeman, plus its original patriotic cover with manuscript "Tennally Town" postmark, letter is datelined "Camp Tenaly (old neighborhood in Washington D.C.), Sept 29th 1861" about actions around Manassas; talks about huge aquaduct and much news of fighting …there was a battle fought yesterday and our troops took Munson Hill …seen a man that was in the fight and he had a horse shot from under him …the rebels were retreating back to Manassas Junction to concentrate all their forces there to take a firm stand…the boys are getting anxious to have a brush with the Rebels, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Union Soldier's Letter. 4-page letter datelined Warrenton (Va.) April 23rd (1862) to Maine, with original cover postmarked with double circle Washington, D.C. cds, from Charles Beal, filled with interesting information about foraging for food & posting soldier's letters…there was five hundred Rebels cavalry there the night before but they had got wind of our coming and took to their heels before we arrived…We go out foraging almost every day after grain for our horses and food for ourselves…and killed 9 turkeys, 5 ducks, 11 chickens and 2 geese and got a large jar of honey and just as much tobacco as we could carry that was in its natural state. I found one barn of it about 150 feet long and 60 feet wide all strung full of it. I tell you whatever it is we help ourselves to whatever you want. We have not got paid off yet, but we expect to in a few days and then we shall get 4 months pay; accompanied by photo of daguerreotype and recruiting poster, F.-V.F. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Union Soldier's Letter. 2-page letter from 51st Massachusetts Infantryman Leonard Webster to his wife and children in Smithfield, MA, written from his muster and assembly Camp Briggs in Jamaica, NY on October 15, 1862, about camp life for a new recruit, speaks of wife visiting camp…I think you had better take some 12 or 14 dollars for your expenses…I have 3 dollars left…I don't spend it very fast…my duty is to sweep the barracks…; From the 2nd letter…I had two of my teeth filled which cost me one dollar…we drew our rubber and wooling as soon as we got on to the ground and as our tents were not all here were distributed about the camp…we have men enough to choose officers…my breakfast was hash this morning and if all the meals relish as good it will be better than I expected…; included are the original transmittal cover with stamp faulty), a summary history of Webster's service and a partial transcription of the letter.; also including another Webster letter home, written on patriotic stationery, with further news of camp life., F.-V.F. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Union Soldier's Letter. Two 4-page letters from Cpt. Andrew Upson about moving prisoners, each with its original cover, datelined "Stevenson, Ala., December 14, 1863" and "December 29, 1863"; covers are postmarked Nashville, Ten., letters deal with problems of moving P.O.W.'s…I received orders to proceed to Chattanooga in charge of all the Federal prisoners now confined here…I prefer prisoners with the boys outside who carry loaded guns, then matters go smoothly….two more men returned this morning from eastern hospitals… they were wounded at Gettysburg & now are recovered, other logistic aspects; Upson's service record included, F.-V.F. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Union Soldier's Letter. Three letters in a series from 45th Massachusetts Infantry (the famous & historic "Boston Cadet Regiment") member Col. Charles Codman to his wife in Boston, written from New Berne, NC; the first letter written on April 14, 1863, about troop movements…Last night a reconnaissance was sent out under Spinola across the river toward Washington…They have not yet returned… News has come from Washington. The 5th Rhode Island were successful in running the blockade. They were fired at and their vessel hit but no one was hurt. The gunboats kept up a fire on the batteries and distracted their attention… … I have been reading an article the April Atlantic called "A Spasm of Sense" which seems to me to be very entertaining and contains much sound advice .Provisions and ammunition reached General Foster with the 5th Rhode Island and with these he can hold Washington. So long as he has provisions and ammunition I do not believe that the enemy can take the place. I have no doubt that our friends in the 44th are safe. I should have heard if it were not so…There is a story this morning that General Foster has arrived in New Bern. I shall not have time to learn its truth before the mail leaves but I should not be surprised if it were true. Since the 5th Rhode Island succeeded in running the blockade it appears to me that our difficulties lessen but I can't comprehend why the naval men have magnified the power of the batteries so greatly.Good bye my dearest. I hope to hear soon that the children are convalescent. My love to them all. Affectionately and fondly yours, CRC (Colonel C R Codman); the second letter dated April 21st continues describing anticipation of future troop movements, etc; family matters, and so forth; the third letter dated June 20th, 1863, also contains war content and speaking of perhaps imminent mustering out, Fine. Estimate  $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

Union Soldier's Letter. 4 -page letter datelined "September 25, 1863, Hospital Scotts "900"" (famous regiment) from 11th NY Cavalryman Alonzo Freeman, with content including …what do you think of the war out west? I think that Rosencranz (Rosecrans) did first rate but it was strange that General Burnside did not reinforce him…At Charleston, we are getting along very slowly. Fort Sumter is in possession of the rebels yet. We have seven companies stationed almost sixteen miles from here. They are skirmishing with the rebels almost every day…Our hospital is filled with sick, plus its original cover, F.-V.F. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Union Soldier's Letter. 3-page letter from Elijah Rockhold of the 89th Ohio Infantry to his mother, from his camp near Carthage, TN on March 11, 1863; about raids and an attack, he writes that his company went on a "scout", got on a boat & went 30 miles to some little town, confiscated corn & wheat & 10 intelligent contraband. they have one of them cooking, he doesn't know much, but thinks he can learn. the guards are getting attacked (describes the attack) and thinks there will be a fight soon…a woman came in camp by horseback and said that the enemy was 5,000-7,000 strong within 7 miles of camp and they are getting ready; Included are the original cover with stamp, a summary of his service record, his detailed bio and a partial transcription of the letter. Elijah survived 15 months in Andersonville and Libby prisons., F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Union Soldier's Letter. 4-page letter from the 44th NY Infantry (the famous "Ellsworth's Avengers") soldier William "Wib" Merrill to his parents in Dayton, NY, written "in the trenches at Petersburg on July 17 1864", two weeks before the famous Battle of the Crater; included are the original cover (stamp peeled off), summary of Wib's service record, summary of the 44th's record and a partial transcription of Wib's letter to his parents., F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. Letter contains an interesting description of the bomb proof the soldiers have built along their trenches, a report of Jubal Early's Washington, DC raid, and much more about life in the trenches. $0 (Image)

Union Soldier's Letter. 4-page letter from 114th U.S. Colored Troops Asst. Surgeon Albert Lane Norris, datelined "Brownsville, Tex., April 14, 1866"…I have tried to hire the (10) ten colored men for you but presume I met with the same difficulties that you and Uncle JC did in your trial - men wont enter into contract or are afraid &c…Brownsville is not a place that will attract many men of Color to remain here, with original "Official Business" cover, plus copy of photo of Norris, his service record and partial transcription of letter, F.-V.F. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)