Lot 361
Whittier, Charles A. Union officer, 20th Mass. Brevets for Richmond and R.E. Lee's surrender. He served on Sedgwick's staff and was beside him when he was killed; also on Gen. H.G. Wright's staff. Autograph Letter Signed "Whittier," 3½ pp, 8"x5", Head Quarters 6th Corps (Falmouth, Virginia), 1863 Apr. 7. Fine; folds and one small hole. To his wife, Adelina, six days after he made captain. In small part: "The honest old joker, Abraham, is down here on a visit….Mrs. Lincoln is here…I hate the formality of a long review….Gen'l Sedgwick and I live together now…and in the evening, Major Generals etc. commenced to flock in - Hooker Butterfield Sickle Meade Reynolds Sykes French Slocum Benham, Hunt Wadsworth etc. Hooker leading the Cavalcade….the troops were in splendid condition - but there was none of the enthusiasm which would always greet McClellan upon his appearance and such enthusiasm never can be displayed towards any other man until some one comes and gains a decisive victory…."
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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