Lot 717
A Pair of Civil War Letters. 1. Autograph Letter. Four pages, recto and verso, octavo, Littleton, July 24, 1864. In black ink. To a friend, soldier B.F. Hulburd. Two horizontal folds, with light staining and a few ink blots. In good to very good condition. 2. Autograph Letter Signed ("B.F. Hulburd"). Four pages, recto and verso, octavo, 50 miles from Mobile, Alabama, January 17, 1864(?). In black ink, with a postscript written in pencil. Two horizontal folds, light toning along folds. Otherwise fine.
In a letter from home, a female relative of soldier B.F. Hulburd writes a comforting letter adding general inquiries about his health and the war. She continues in a chatty manner to hash over the employment situation at home, then suddenly reveals to him that she's recently dreamt of him, but wishes his family the blessings of the Lord. Accompanying this, is the second half of a letter written by Hulburd explaining the disciplined life of a soldier, and discussing the possible returns to be made by the Treasury.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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