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[CIVIL WAR]. Incredible 1863 Soldier's Rebus Letter

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Hand-drawn rebus letter. [Head Quarters, Camp Knox, Kentucky?], [13 April 1863]. 1 page, 8vo, 7 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.

A soldier writes to a family member or friend, possibly from Camp Knox, KY. Part of letter is translated, "I last wrote you from [unknown]. We reached this post [unknown]...You neglected to answer all the questions in my last letter. Give my respects...Post script. Direct your mail to [Camp Knox, KY?]."

The exquisitely drawn images and carefully drawn red letters form a charming yet complex letter. The coded language was clearly one shared between two people intimately acquainted. While we have deciphered some of the code, an eager puzzler will assuredly decode more of the letter. The author has signed their name in code. We believe the last name is Smith, but the first eludes us.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Incredible 1863 Soldier's Rebus Letter

Name: [CIVIL WAR]. Incredible 1863 Soldier's Rebus Letter
SKU: 164413248
Price: 1300 USD
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