CIVIL War Art Soldier Letter Little Washington North Carolina Color Illus

Historic "Little Washington", North Carolina was occupied and burned by Federal forces during the Civil War. An original Civil War Letter from Private Edwin Thomas Scott, 12th New York Cavalry at Washington, NC, July 11, 1863 bearing an adorable 4 x1 color pencil sketch of a happy pooch bearing a patriotic banner. The letter to his wife Lola reports he and her brother Henry are doing well despite fleas and mosquitos, describing his very large quarters and his personal items in detail- - an entire room in a turpentine warehouse, his oil cloth blanket, corn husk pillow and desk. His haversack, jacket canteen, sabre & pistol etc hang near the door, his extra cartridges and writing materials, mess spoon, knife, fork utensils in his "pantry". The letter continues the next day and describes his rations of salt beef, hardtack molasses etc. He asks re their gardening back home and if Uncle Philo's chickens still bother Mother. He finishes the letter with hope for an end to the War soon, and signs "I remain my dear girl your affectionate husband". He notes his address on page 2 center margin Direct Co C 12th N. A humorous and affectionate letter from a new husband, with age spots, edge tears, wear, Overall VG. Comes w service info for Ed Scott of Cuba, NY and bio info re his bride "Lola" (Celora M Stebbins) from Richfield, NY, and for her Brother William Henry Scott, 85th New York who was captured at nearby Plymouth, NC in 1864 and died a POW at Andersonville Prison, Georgia. General Orders and other imprints. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described. PLEASE READ DETAILS OF THE ITEM DESCRIPTION. I TRY TO DESCRIBE ALL ITEMS ACCURATELY.

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