Candid group of two Civil War-era letters, including an 1863 Alexandria, Virginia letter by an unidentified Unionist describing shifting public sentiment following Gettysburg, references to Confederate sympathizers, and a notable account of an explosion near Fort Lyon causing casualties and damage in the city, alongside a New York City letter dated August 31, 1863 written by a father to his son Theron Merritt, a naval paymaster, discussing financial matters, career prospects, and anticipated economic opportunities in the South tied to Union control of coastal regions such as Port Royal; together reflecting both the civilian perspective near Washington and the commercial outlook of Northern interests during the war. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.

Good. Both letters exhibit moderate fold wear, scattered staining, and handling marks; the New York letter shows heavier wear with edge losses, tearing, and areas of surface soiling.