Original handwritten Civil War soldier’s letter written by Ephraim E. Brown of the 64th New York State Volunteers while stationed “Camp Opposit of Fredricks Burg, Virginia,” dated Sunday, April 12, 1863. The lengthy correspondence, written to his parents John and Lucinda Brown in Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York, discusses camp life, drilling, illness among fellow soldiers, anticipated movements of the Army of the Potomac, morale within the regiment, and observations across the Rappahannock River toward Confederate positions near Fredericksburg. Brown references General Hooker, shortages of supplies, furloughs, weather conditions, and daily military routine shortly before the Chancellorsville Campaign. Included with the lot are the original stamped mailing envelope addressed to Ohio, New York, and modern typed transcriptions of the correspondence. Opened letter measures approximately 12.5 x 15.5 in.

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Good overall for a field-written Civil War letter. Multi-page manuscript retains strong legibility with scattered fold separations, edge wear, light staining, and expected age toning. Original mailing envelope present with period postage stamp and postal markings, exhibiting losses and handling wear. Accompanied by typed transcription sheets.