Autograph letter signed; describing Lincoln's review of the troops of the Army of the Potomac. Approx. 1000 words.
by [CIVIL WAR; LINCOLN, Abraham] PENFIELD, Ira, Private, 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
- Used
- Condition
- Fine original condition.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Camp near Brooks Station,, Saturday April 11, 1863.. Fine original condition.. 15-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches.. "...Yesterday I witnessed one of the grandest sights that I ever beheld. Our whole corps was reviewed by the President, Generals Hooker, McLain, Howard, Steinway, Secretary Seward and an innumerable host of Brigadier Generals, and it was a sight that has paid me for coming to war." The spectacle is described in great detail. Private Penfield was soon to be captured at Chancellorsville, spending 12 days as a prisoner of war before being exchanged. He survived the war to carry on his father's carriage making business in Monroe, Connecticut and later founded a small private academy.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 58199
- Title
- Autograph letter signed; describing Lincoln's review of the troops of the Army of the Potomac. Approx. 1000 words.
- Author
- [CIVIL WAR; LINCOLN, Abraham] PENFIELD, Ira, Private, 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine original condition.
- Place of Publication
- Camp near Brooks Station,
- Date Published
- Saturday April 11, 1863.
- Pages
- 4 pp.
- Size
- 15-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Civil War;
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Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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