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1861 CIVIL WAR ERA LETTER FROM SOLDIER TO HIS WIFE

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1861 CIVIL WAR ERA LETTER FROM SOLDIER TO HIS WIFE
Call 503-496-0303 For Condition Reports Prior to Auction Day.
1861 CIVIL WAR ERA LETTER FROM SOLDIER TO HIS WIFE W/ ENVELOPE - By William Hobbs to Louisa M. Hobbs. Looks like the soldier sent home 20 dollars. Has an uncancelled 3 cent stamp on the envelope. Envelope embossed "Union and Constitution" w/ Eagle and Shield on the back. Letter in part says The Regiment had a great time w/ a greased pig. One soldier, from Company H "Fell on him and most killed him, so the pig could not run much afterwards." Apparently that was their Thanksgiving celebration in camp.