Lot 67
Two Letters From A Union Soldier. Two letters by George Washington Eckman (14th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Co.B), one on patriotic letterhead, written Jan. 21 and Feb. 13, 1862 from Camp Wyckliffe, Larue County, Kentucky, to his brother, William and Mary Fredrich. Dated Jan. 21 and Feb. 13, 1862, in pencil, light but legible. The Jan. 21 letter recounts the death of Confederate general Feliz Zollicoffer at the Battle of Fishing Creek: "…the ohio boys cleaned old zolacoffer out yesterday. they killed him and four hundred and fifty of his men took all of his arms Several peaces of cannons a lot of prisners he had 16 thousand or more of men…." He also describes camp life, which he enjoys,and adds, ".I was a high private in the rear rank but now I am a corporal. I have to put the gards on."
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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