[CIVIL WAR] 30 WAR-DATE LETTERS, AND MORE
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In one binder, many with typed or handwritten full or partial transcriptions, some with written content narratives or comments, including a letter referencing slavery... "The blighting effects of that curse slavery are visible here, and it will require years to efface them. May God speed the day when slavery shall be done away.", some soldier research, several with patriotic letterhead, together with pre and post civil war correspondence, a House of Representative letter from 1888 signed by William Lyne Wilson, an Edison Phonograph Company letter, a Historical Society letter, etc.
The letters in varying sizes, some in multiple pages, a few laminated, 12 accompanied by their original transmittal cover, varied subject matter, binder measures 12.5x10in., in generally good condition with expected wear and varying degrees of issues given age and use.
Provenance: Part of a civil war collection of a Sullivan County, NY gentleman 90 years young. The collection spans 50 years and was acquired from shows, dealers and private collections throughout the east coast and midwest.
The letters in varying sizes, some in multiple pages, a few laminated, 12 accompanied by their original transmittal cover, varied subject matter, binder measures 12.5x10in., in generally good condition with expected wear and varying degrees of issues given age and use.
Provenance: Part of a civil war collection of a Sullivan County, NY gentleman 90 years young. The collection spans 50 years and was acquired from shows, dealers and private collections throughout the east coast and midwest.
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[CIVIL WAR] 30 WAR-DATE LETTERS, AND MORE
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