LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Oct. Marketplace Auction #87101  / 

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Civil War Era Letters

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:8.00 USD Estimated At:30.00 - 50.00 USD
Civil War Era Letters
<B>Civil War Era Letters.</B></I> Two letters written in the shadow of the conflict of the American Civil War. The first, a three page letter, 5” x 8”, written by I. S. Dillingham of Brooklyn, dated July 24, 1861 on paper with a patriotic vignette of Washington on horseback captioned “Union”, is essentially a letter of condolence to a friend upon the loss of his wife. By means of cheering up the bereaved the writer mentions happier pursuits to lighten the mood: “<I>We are having fine times here. Central Park, Greenwood, Barnums, etc. not escaping our notice.</B></I>” The letter displays the usual fold creases, else is in fine condition. The second letter, one page, 4.5” x 7”, written by Anna Dickinson, Philadelphia, August 16, 1864, is a response to an invitation for some unknown occasion. With the usual fold creases, else very good. <I>Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I> <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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