CIVIL War Annapolis Maryland Hospital Letter -full Of Wounded 1864

Hospital Steward Kelsey, of the "Kelsey Minstrals" is ordered away- Alas for the Minstrals, their career will cease, and their name sunk into oblivion. He reports that Sinclair is the A. O and also rumors that the Medical clerks will stop commuting rations and are "to keep their own government food at thirteen dollars a month- Won't that be a big thing on them, especially Ewing and Palmer" who are in for 5 years! He also transfers orders returning 2 comrades to the 6th NY Cavalry, and another that he will be unable to pay Knapp on his loan. The 3pp 8 x 5 iptd/ink letter has ink stains, age and wear, but is Overall VG.

The writer, Private Wilbur Hammond served 3 years with the 6th New York Cavalry and Edgar Knapp served 3 years with the 6th US Cavalry. Comes w service info and a transcript of the letter. General Orders and other imprints. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.

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