CIVIL War Soldier Letter Died At Andersonville Prison Georgia 2nd Nyha

Private William E Hutchinson was one of 3 brothers to enlist for the War. William who lived in Benson, NY enlisted w the 51st New York Infantry, 1861 but was discharged, disabled.

He recovered and disliking farm work re-enlisted with the 2nd New York Heavy Artillery, December, 1863. Six months later he was taken prisoner at Cold Harbor, Va, and sent to Andersonville Prison, Georgia.

He only survived 3 months and is buried at Andersonville National Cemetery. An Original Letter from William, home at Benson, NY April 22, 1863 to brother John serving with the 115th NY- he reports he is well, got a letter from "Square" (Brother in Law John H Mason, also with the 115th NY). William reports the girls are so pleased with your gifts of shells and Helen wishes she could kiss you 1000 times hard, so I will kiss her for you.

Lucy says she would not be afraid to "kiss them thick black lips, she means n----r wenches", so you can kiss them. He writes that he is bored with farming. He exhorts John to keep up his spirits, and reports He has visited "Cate", (John's wife). He signs off as "William E Hutchinson to John W Hutchinson Esq". 4pp ink 8 x 18, age stains, edge wear, Overall VG.

His other 2 brothers both served as well. The 3rd Brother, Anson, joined the 32nd NY Infantry, but was discharged disabled in 1863. General Orders and other imprints. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.

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