Lot 254
[Civil War Letters]. Group of 16 letters, six written by Vermont soldier B.F. Hulburd (2nd Vt Infy., Co. E, 6th Corps) and ten by friends and relatives. Dated from 1861 to 1864 (not all have dates). Hulburd is disgusted by "outrages upon the citizens," raids into Maryland and Pennsylvania "not allowed by the Army regulations," but "the Officers 'wink' at them…" On Oct. 7, n.y., Camp at Rutland, he tells of marching back toward Harper's Ferry. In Oct. '62 he writes that they are going to Pensacola, Fla. and he hears they have "first rate water, " which is more important than women. In April 1863 he describes the camp and food at Camp Stoughton, Santa Rosa Island. He writes mostly in pencil; the letters are soiled and some are faded but legible. The other letters are often pious; one from his soldier nephew in Co. C, 4th U.S. Arty., shows some humor, and the only non war-date letter (1867) is from a fellow soldier who has lost his sight.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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