Interesting Civil War soldier’s letter written near “Manassas Junction June 27th 1862,” shortly before the Second Battle of Bull Run, by a Union soldier positioned near the site of the first battle; the writer notes proximity to the original battlefield—“about four miles from Bulls Run where they fought the Battle last July”—and provides evocative observations of the landscape still marked by conflict, including references to dead horses and evidence of earlier fighting; he describes camp life in detail, including poor water, lack of provisions such as fruit, and constant rain, as well as the fatigue and monotony of soldiering; the letter also touches on movements and expectations of marching, uncertainty about future operations, and the strain of extended campaigning; notable for its direct geographic connection to one of the war’s most famous battlefields and its candid depiction of conditions in the Eastern Theater during the Peninsula Campaign period. 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 with expected fold lines, moderate toning, and scattered staining consistent with field use; some light wear and minor edge imperfections present, but the manuscript remains fully legible with strong ink throughout.