Lot
1648 
Union Soldier's Letter, 2-page letter from 51st Massachusetts Infantryman Leonard Webster to his wife and children in Smithfield, MA, written from his muster and assembly Camp Briggs in Jamaica, NY on October 15, 1862, about camp life for a new recruit, speaks of wife visiting camp…I think you had better take some 12 or 14 dollars for your expenses…I have 3 dollars left…I don't spend it very fast…my duty is to sweep the barracks…; From the 2nd letter…I had two of my teeth filled which cost me one dollar…we drew our rubber and wooling as soon as we got on to the ground and as our tents were not all here were distributed about the camp…we have men enough to choose officers…my breakfast was hash this morning and if all the meals relish as good it will be better than I expected…; included are the original transmittal cover with stamp faulty), a summary history of Webster's service and a partial transcription of the letter.; also including another Webster letter home, written on patriotic stationery, with further news of camp life., F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $110