Collection of seven ALSs by officers in the Civil War, including: an 1887 letter by R. Bruce Ricketts, in part: "I have not yet found time to write the paper you mention on the artillery fight on east Cemetery Hill at Gettysburg"; an 1892 letter by Francis Cockrell, in part: "War is a failure. I never had the remotest idea they could bring on war. Although many seemed war inclined"; an 1891 letter by Christopher C. Augur, in part: "I hope your grandparents are well"; an 1869 letter by James Scott Negley, replying to a question about the motives of his public actions; an 1880 letter by John Pope, asking to reserve two bedrooms for a trip; an 1880 letter by Charles Devens, regarding a land transaction; and a 1903 ALS by Julius H. Staehel, confirming that he intends "to be present on the occasion of the dedication of the Equestrian Statue of Major General Joseph Hooker." In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite of Augur and an unsigned cabinet photo of Negley. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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