In one binder, including a 2-page CSA letter written on Jefferson Davis patriotic letterhead, 12 letters written by a highly educated union soldier filled with camp life, political & religious content (Lincoln election), etc., most with written content narratives or comments, many with patriotic letterhead, together with several post (just after) civil war letters, 2 gold rush letters dated 1860 & 1861, a slave content letter dated 1846, 6 printed song sheets including Kitty Wells, 2 unaccompanied covers, and 2 bookplates.

The letters in varying sizes, some in multiple pages, 15 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.