CIVIL WAR LETTER 5TH NJ VOLS AUSTIN OCTOBER 25, 1862

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YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN AUTHENTIC LETTER FROM THE CIVIL WAR DATED OCTOBER 25. 1862. THIS IS ONE LETTER FROM A COLLECTION OF OVER 200 THAT WE ACQUIRED FROM THE DESCENDENTS OF THE AUTHOR OF THIS LETTER. WE HAVE HAD CIVIL WAR HISTORIANS VIEW THE LETTERS AND THEY ALL AGREE THAT THESE LETTERS ARE GENUINE!!! IN FACT, JOHN HAYWARD HAS REVIEWED THEM AS PART OF RESEARCH FOR HIS UPCOMING NOVEL ON THE FIFTH NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS. THE BOOK SHOULD BE PUBLISHED BY THE FALL OF 2007 WITH THE PROPOSED TITLE OF, "FOLLOW ME JERSEY MEN". SOME HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT CONTENT OF THE LETTERS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE BOOK. THIS COLLECTION COVERS THE ENTIRE CIVIL WAR (1861-1865) AND EVEN EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE WAR IN 1860. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE LETTERS INCLUDE: NEW INFORMATION (PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN); INFORMATION SUPPORTIVE OF CURRENT KNOWLEDGE; IN-DEPTH PERSONAL FEELINGS; AND RARE CONTENT. WE WILL ATTEMPT TO NOTE SUCH IN EACH LISTING. He tells his father that all is quiet in the Quarter Master's Dept., that it is impossible for Johnny Rebs to make a raid upon the city (Alexandria). He thinks that McClellan will never lead the army to a decisive victory over rebeldom because he lacks force, bravery and purpose. Captain Starr has just sworn in some 40 from the 5th. At 9 1/2 o'clock he notes......."t is every indication of a quiet night". THESE LETTERS ARE NOT JUST THOSE OF ENLISTED MEN, BUT RATHER OFFICERS IN THE CIVIL WAR. WE WILL BE OFFERING THE MOST IMPORTANT LETTERS AT THE END OF OUR AUCTIONS, SUCH AS LETTERS REGARDING THE BLACK UNITS, LINCOLN 'S ASSASSINATION AND THE SUICIDE OF GENERAL PATTERSON. This letter is in ink and is written on 9 3/4" x 15 3/4" paper folded in half, making 3 pages - last page is empty. WE TRY WITH OUR BEST ABILITIES, TO TYPE THE LETTER VERBATIM, HOWEVER, SOME OF THE HANDWRITING IS HARD TO READ - SO PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND WHEN READING THE TYPED VERSION. THE CONDITION IS EXCELLENT!! IT HAS BEEN PRESERVED IN MUSEUM QUALITY PLASTIC COVERS. THIS AMAZING HISTORICAL PIECE WOULD MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION! WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL!!!! PLEASE READ PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. PLEASE REFER TO PAYMENT TERMS PRIOR TO BIDDING. THE CONDITION OF ANY ITEM IS ONLY OUR OPINION. WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GIVE ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS AND, IF POSSIBLE, ENLARGE THE PICTURES SO YOU CAN SEE ANY FLAWS. PLEASE REVIEW PICTURES AND EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING. ONLY BID IF YOU INTEND TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. WE ARE NOT SELLING ON APPROVAL. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL. *************************************************************** THE TEXT OF THE LETTER IS AS FOLLOWS: Camp Fifth New Jersey Vols. Near Alexandria VA Oct 25, '62 evening My Dear Father ~ Nothing serious has, as yet, resulted from the "order" of last night. I do not know that the intervention of a day has sufficed to destroy the force of the order I presume we are under it yet have not learned what prompted so ? a command. Seriously, we do not see any indication of activity on the part of the powers that be in the way of aggression. The order I have referred to does not indicate that the rebels are about to make a descent upon us - only the contrary. In the Quarter Master's Dept. all is quiet with no indication of movements. "Details" from the Division and from the Parolled Camps are daily employed on new defensive works to the South and West of Alexandria - which (being completed) will make it an impossibility for Johnny Rebs to make a raid (cavalry or otherwise) upon the city. T is a very large supply of Gov't stores and these works are to issue its safety, allowing the Government, it oc... read more

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