In one binder, including a Burckmyer Blockade letter with cross hatching, dated Charleston October 2, 1863... to "My dearest wife...", signed "Your loving husband" (the letter is intact but with 3 separated folds, other folds slightly starting), with original small cover addressed to "Mrs. C.L. Burckmyer... Liverpool England" (no post mark), a CSA letter, 5 letters from a young attorney dated Chicago 1861 filled with excellent civil war content (with typed summary), many with typed or handwritten full or partial transcriptions, some with written content narratives or comments, several with patriotic letterhead, together with a few commercial letters, a NY physicians license, a General George B. McClellan hand-colored engraving, etc.

The letters in varying sizes, some in multiple pages, 5 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.