Civil War Letter 1862 Centreville Virginia Horses Bugle

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An original Civil War letter including the envelope. The letter is dated Camp near Centerville, Va. Oct 25/62. The letter reads as follows: Dear Wife Received your of the 19th today and one from Erastus mailed the same day. Well how do you do I do pretty well and hope you the same perhaps you may think I am writing rather....but I wish to send this letter of...and it is large and it is necessary to make this small nothing of importance has happend since I wrote you before till last night about 9 1/2 oclock when the bugle sounded orders I guessed what was as I heard the long roll of drum before the bugle sounded our orders were to saddle up and be reddy to start in minutes you may guess the impression it had upon the company as we had been off duty 3 days and most of us were (abed rather poor bed of but all we have) I had just gone but was not asleep. Up I started had my ready and was in ranks in time but rather more than the time allotted our regs turned out 96 men the rest staying in camp when we were ready we reported to Gen Stohl's quarters he ordered us to a place called Chantilla we made our way thither through the dark when we got t we were ordered to dismount but keep close to our horses that we might mount at a moments notice. The cause of our going t was the rumor our pickets would be driven in but however every ting was quiet and we returned to camp this morning I found those gloves I brought came handy this trip yesterday was the first frost I have seen in Va though we have some very cold nights but the winds which are very prevalent hear kept off the frost it has been pleasant weather most of the time I saw one of the prettier situations at our camp last night I have seen I this state it belonged to an officer in the Rebel army it looked hard to see it all abandoned and the soldiers keeping themselves to every thing that they could use or carry but such is the horrors of war the destruction of property however is nothing compared to the loss of life.....What is the general impression about the close of the war up t Was glad to hear ...was better do not think you have a very short name for the baby you know we always was in favor of short names and now if you call the baby that we shall have two long names...You can guess I was glad to hear my name called when the mail came in today......tell the Girls if they will write I will write to them tell...Mary I saw...he was smart and getting to be quite a soldier it is almost two months since I left home how short the time to look back but to look ahead it seems very long wish I could look through the key hole and see what you are bout this evening Methinks you would like to come down and take tea with me sometimes but I should not like to have you especially when it is my turn to cook.....my candle is getting low and for the want of room shall have to close With the best wishes for all I ever remain your affectionate Huband Henry Horn E. Crosby Overall this item is in very good condition. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for looking and please look at my other collectibles up for auction. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Winning bid will pay $4.00 for shipping and handling. Shipping discounts available for multiple items won. For orders shipped in America take 50% off the regular shipping charge for each additional item won. (Please note: The highest shipping and handling charge will be charged the full amount first.) If you would like me to hold any items won to combine shipping with a future auction let me know and I will accommodate. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks Will ship Worldwide - Please contact me for International Shipping Rates read more

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