Lot 1644
Union Soldier's Letter, datelined "Camp Miller (near Washington, D.C.), May 16, 1861" from S. Leslie to father in N.J., describing camp life, new tents, tells of a guard shooting cow by mistake, "a great firing of cannons over in Virginia last night", "We have an inspection every day and if anyone does not keep himself clean they put him in the guard house", and more. With transcription, flag patriotic cover with matching letterhead, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350