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1870 Reconstruction Letter to Gen. Adelbert Ames: Political 1870 Excellent Content "Reconstruction" Era Letter to Civil War Union General Adelbert Ames, as Acting U.S. Senator June 14, 1870-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, "J.P. Branch" upon Office of

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LOT American US Civil War POW Letters & Documents

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Lot of corresponding Civil War letters and Documents relating to the capture and release of Union Civil War Soldier. The smallest letter contains the description of the soldiers capture at the Battle Of Bull Run. The second letter was sent to a family member of the POW informing them of the capture of Dan Mccurdy. It is signed by Captain C. Graham, of Company A of the New York State Militia. Note the New York State Militia (NYSM) is also known as the Eighty Second New York Infantry. Third is a document relating to the accounting of pay and clothing for the same soldier. Document in fair condition with losses, discoloration, and tears. The other two letters are in good condition with age related wear. One comes housed in wood frame. Hill Auction Gallery In house USA continental shipping $55 plus insurance.

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LOT American US Civil War POW Letters & Documents

Name: LOT American US Civil War POW Letters & Documents
SKU: 63902685
Price: 375 USD
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