Description: An amazing Civil War item with scenes right out of Huckleberry Finn! An Original Civil War letter from "Addie" at Washington, DC, July 25, 1865 to "Wesie" recounting events in camp- the gossip and excitement - a week ago the 'Duke de Canterbury" introduced his friend "Brevet Brigadier General Fred Clinton, Colonel of the 158th Massachusetts Regt" on General Pope's Staff, bearing his appointment, signed by Secretary of War Stanton, ordering him to" Fort Leavenworth, Mo". The supposed General wore stars on his shoulder and cap. On being informed that there was no 158th Massachusetts Regiment he claimed his assignment "was by special command of Governor Andrews". The writer relates that "yesterday our officers fed up with his "cheek" sent Hammond (Lt John W Hammond of the 2nd NHV) to the War Dept and returned with a detective who escorted him to Old Capitol Prison where his valise was found to contain the forged papers implicating "my lord Duke", who is now in close confinement- " you wont be obliged to see him again". He also writes that he encloses General Hooker's Speech to the "Old 2nd" (Hooker's 2nd Division 3rd Corp) . I will call on Houghton (Captain Center Houghton Lawrence 2nd NHV ) today. 2pp 8 x 11" ink. Edge wear, age stains, Overall VG. The writer may be Sergeant Addison Tobie, Company C 2nd New Hampshire Volunteers. Comes w service info. Welcome to my Ebay Auctions and Ebay Store. I am a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especially American Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documents including broadsides, commissions, General Orders and other imprints and badges. I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & US Military memorabilia for 41 years. PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER CIVIL WAR AND EARLY AMERICAN MILITARIA LISTINGS. I am a longtime member of the Company of Military Historians, the New England Antique Arms Association, the Ephemera Society of America & the Civil War Veterans Historical Assn. My customers have included some of the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as well was as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 US federal, state, public and private university & municipal museums and libraries. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.. I ship only USPS priority mail with insurance Mike Brackin
Price: 225 USD
Location: Angier, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-22T22:03:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
