Soldier's Letter, 3 pages, 8vo., June 7th 1864. William J, Ricketts (Co. D, 21st Massachusetts Infantry, wounded 12/13/62 Fredericksburg, VA, and 6/1/64 Bethesda Church, VA) writes to his parents pertaining to the Battle of Bethesda Church, Virginia and his being wounded there. For full transcription of the letter, please see the scan.
Comes with the original postally used cover. Some aging, otherwise fine.
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