Soldier's Letter, 3 pages, 8vo., City Point, Va., July 4th, 1864, Headquarters 32nd Regt. N.Y.V. John E. Brown (Co. C, 32nd New York Infantry) writes a descriptive letter pertaining to the Battle of Gaines Mill, Virginia.
"...Our regiment were on the left wing and received the heaviest fire for nearly three hours..."
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Dark pencil. Very fine.
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