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ONLINE FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS AND MILITARIA AUCTION

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 293

Chattanooga, Tennessee Soldier’s Letter Cover with 3¢ Stamp and Atlanta Campaign Content, June 27, 1864

Estimate: $250 - $500

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Interesting Civil War soldier’s letter with original cover addressed to Ohio, written from Chattanooga, Tennessee, dated June 27, 1864, during the Atlanta Campaign. The writer, identified as an Ohio soldier, describes extreme heat, camp conditions, and the presence of wounded arriving by rail, with reference to ongoing operations near Kennesaw Mountain. The letter also comments on Confederate cavalry activity in the region and expresses uncertainty about returning home, reflecting the active campaign environment. The inclusion of the stamped and postmarked cover enhances the postal history aspect, while the content ties directly to a major Western Theater campaign. 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 and cover show fold wear, toning, scattered staining, and minor edge wear consistent with age and handling.

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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