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Lot 276

Camp Near White Oak Church Union Soldier Letter, May 27, 1863

Estimate: $250 - $500
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$50

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Manuscript letter written May 27, 1863, from camp near White Oak Church, Virginia, placing the writer within the Army of the Potomac during the period following the Chancellorsville Campaign. The correspondence reflects routine aspects of soldier life, including camp conditions, supply concerns, and anticipation of pay, offering a grounded and practical perspective on daily service rather than combat narrative. The letter conveys the ongoing uncertainty and movement typical of the army during this phase, with references to readiness and the broader military situation. Such material provides a representative example of common soldier experience during active campaigning in Virginia. 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.

Condition

Good. Letter shows typical fold wear, light toning, and scattered staining consistent with age and handling. Minor edge wear present, with handwriting remaining legible throughout.

The Estate of Professor Ronald H. Limbaugh (University of the Pacific) Director of the Holt-Atherton Pacific Center for Western Studies and Director of the John Muir Center for Regional Studies