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Lot #326
Civil War Letter

“If the people north would stick to the Administration, we would lick the rebs, in one month. We’ll do it in time as it is, sooner or later, and then let home traitors tremble.”

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“If the people north would stick to the Administration, we would lick the rebs, in one month. We’ll do it in time as it is, sooner or later, and then let home traitors tremble.”

ALS signed “Sgt. Eric Verbeck,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.5, April 21, 1863. Letter to his sister. In part, “I am very uneasy. This steady ding, ding, ding. I don’t like it, and if the people north would stick to the Administration, we would lick the rebs, in one month. We’ll do it in time as it is, sooner or later, and then let home traitors tremble. We are fighting men that are in the army.” Double matted and framed with the original mailing envelope, a transcript of the letter and a color image of a Civil War battle, to an overall size of 27 x 21. In fine condition, with expected folds and some scattered light toning. R&R COA. Oversized.

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  • Dates: #300 - Ended August 17, 2005