Civil War Letter
1862. Interesting content in this Maine Infantry Civil War Letter of almost 4 full pages written in a clear hand from Beaufort, South Carolina and dated Aug. 22, 1862. 25 cm. Envelope not present. The writer, probably a Lieutenant, references colored (negro troops) from Connecticut and gives a long opinion on how the north should win the war with the resources at its disposal. He also mentions troop misconduct at a "Negro Meeting: "Last night one of my sergeants attended a "Negro Meeting: in company with a few men belonging to the 6th Connecticut Vols. and as they had been drinking whiskey rather freely, they thought to show their smartness by breaking in doors and windows of the meeting house and by kicking up a row generally. The sergeant was arrested and will probably be tried by a Court Martial. If he is found guilty, I hope he will be punished to the full extent of the law. The sergeant (George J. Card) is quite young and smart, and I have tried to make a man of him but it is of no use -- it can't be done." Near Fine. Item #89970
Price: $275.00