Lot 118


Amazing historic detailed content in this 4 page letter written from David's Island Hospital, May 19th, 1863, on watermarked paper, Just a few of the highlights that are mentioned: "our Bragg General (Fighting Gen. Joe) was defeated in his attempt to capture the Rebel Army. It is plain to be seen that the failure was in Hooker's lack of confidence and generalship on the part of Hooker is the sole cause of our defeat". He goes on to talk about General Lee having exhausted forces and not able to damage the retreating army and "thus with Stoneman (Stonewall Jackson) in the rear of the Rebs & having completely cut off to Richmond" "Hooker in consultation with six of his generals.....decided with the minority and went South back across the Rappahannock" ..sentence after sent ace of great war details! Written on 8" X 5" stationary in period sepia ink that is dark and legible. Accompanied by the Pelham, NY stamp/cancel envelope. Condition is excellent. Included is a separate write-up with the complete transcript as it could be read as well as historical research notes. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
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- Written on 8" X 5" stationary Condition:
- Condition is excellent
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