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Letter From a Private in the 5th Texas Infantry

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Letter From a Private in the 5th Texas Infantry
<B>Letter From a Private in the 5th Texas Infantry Field's Division.</B></I> From Charles M. McCally, three pages, 5 x 8, April 9, 1864, in ink, to recipient <I>Drape</B></I>. It would seem that this letter expresses McCally's displeasure at not having his application for promotion considered or approved. He writes in part <I>The Parlor Knights who dispense those forms cannot see how a man capable of filling the position sought can after three years service still be in ranks.</B></I> In another part of the letter he writes that he is receiving plenty to eat and that he is <I>farther from the blue bellies than at any time since entering the service</B></I>. He laments his sobriety writing <I>Hav'nt sic had a drink for 6 mo sic what do you think of that. Not because I didn't want it but couldn't be had.</B></I> A boldly written legible letter with interesting content, with the usual fold creases in very good condition. <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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