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Union Soldier Autographed Letter Civil War New Haven

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Union Soldier Autographed Letter Civil War New Haven
4pp. letter from an unidentified Union soldier. Accompanied by cover. Datelined New Haven, Connecticut, 15 May 1864, letter reads in part: ''...I have just come from Church and I thought I would pen you a line...I am well and enjoying good health. The Chapple is decorated in style here. Their are 20 flags...one on the pulpit and 6 on each side of the Building and the rest are scattered around...it looks very nice. I dont think mutch of the Preacher. He is a real Yank so are most of the People here. Well I shall impress you how I come here. I come with a lot of sick and wounded soldiers. We left Washington City on the 9th of May at 12 M. Arrived in Baltimore at 4PM...Came up Long Island...had a Beautiful view of the Country...the people are very kind to soldiers. they trust them the Best here ever of any place ever I seen. Plenty of good grubb...N is a Beautiful City very clean and nice...so is Jersey City also Trenton as well...I am having a good time while the army is doing the Big fighting someplace...I consider I am very lucky Boy to get the position I have seen the Elephant as often I wished and I want to keep clear of Him now until my time is out...Grant is the man...'' Letter measures 5'' x 8''. Some mild toning and fading to ink, otherwise excellent condition.