Mar 27, 2014 - Sale 2342

Sale 2342 - Lot 380

Unsold
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 800
(MILITARY--CIVIL WAR.) Union soldier's letter to his cousin. 'A sergeant, now head cook for the staff was caught in bed with a n****er wench that was sick with the measles down at the General's quarters; his stripes were taken off and he is now under guard.' Single 4to leaf, folded to form four pages, written on three; together with the original stamped addressed envelope. (WGC) Port Royal: February 2, 1862