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Confederate Soldier Love Letter and More.... (Total: 5 Items)
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Confederate Soldier Love Letter and More. Five letters. 1) 4-page letter on bifolium "Confederate States, Ordnance Office Manassas" letterhead, February 23, 1863 from Joseph S. Mitchell to his wife, Mrs. Fanny Mitchell of Northumberland County, Virginia. Complains about not being about to get a furlough and being tempted to desert. 2) 2-page letter written on both sides of a single sheet (separated at folds), Office Provost Marshal, Columbus, Mississippi, September 8, 1863 from B. F. Haller to Flinn. He thanks Flinn for a gift of preserves and advises him on how to travel. "You may find it dangerous to get as high up as Meadon. My pass will take you as far as our outpost. You had better have all your papers right to show that you have a substitute. The enrolling officers through this part of the country are very strict." 3) enigmatic 2-page love letter, Ginger Hill near Devil Point, February 2, 1862 apparently written by David D. Isbell to "My Hiley Steem Freind" with many spelling errors. We think the love-starved soldier composed this letter to himself, making believe it was written by his lady-love. "I think one look at that Beautifull and loving face would coure a sack dog if he was at death door... You sweet little candy Boy oh how I love you... You are as sweet as a peach and twice as juicy..." A highly unusual letter. 4) 2-page letter written on both sides of a single sheet, Richmond, October 31 [n.y.] signed George J. Feeny. He has received a commission as lieutenant "and consequently will not be in my old command which has distinguished itself in many contested battles under the supervision of the immortal Jackson, but attached to Genl. Bragg's command." He declares that "every man immaterial of age who professes loyalty to the South to do all he can in a trying time like this..." 5) 3-page letter on bifolium stationery, U. S. Naval Academy, June 3, 1855 from Thomas Pelot to his father discussing his examinations and acceptance as a midshipman. "So you see your Tom has not disgraced you... I am one of the happiest men under the sun. I use the word man because I have a right to it now: I am no longer a school-boy." Pelot would serve in the Confederate Navy as a lieutenant and was killed June 3, 1864 while leading an attack on the U. S. S. Water Witch in Georgia.Auction Info
2015 December 12 Civil War & Militaria Signature Auction - Dallas #6144 (go to Auction Home page)
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