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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 294

Kennesaw Mountain Area Camp Letter Describing Confederate Shelling, June 28, 1864

Estimate: $250 - $500

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Well-written Civil War letter dated June 28, 1864, from a Union soldier writing three miles west of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. The writer describes recent mail delays, camp conditions, and the expectation of resumed movement toward Chattanooga, while noting the threat of Confederate artillery fire, stating that “the Rebs takes a notion to shell us some times and I want to stop before they commence.” The letter reflects the temporary lull following the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain as Union forces regrouped before continuing their advance toward Atlanta, providing a firsthand account from a soldier positioned near active operations in the Western Theater. 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, with fold lines, scattered staining, and some light fading; writing remains largely legible throughout.

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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