Civil War–dated ALS signed “Adolphus J. Mann,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Huger Barracks, Norfolk, Virginia, March 13, 1862. Letter from a Confederate soldier to his cousin. In part (spelling retained): “I suppose you have heard of the news down this way…the old Mary [Merrimack] has gone in the dry dock to be repaired. She sustained some slight injuries in combat with the fllet in Hamton Roads Saturday and Sunday but say she will be ready to go out tomorrow, as just as shure a she goes out I am going to run the Blockade again and see the fight…They have had another great Battle in Arkansas but I have not heard the particulars. General McCullock and McIntosh were killed so the Day Book says and General Price wounded, but we have them surrounded, I hope that may be so…I see that the Malitia has got to repair to Norfolk and report themselves ready for service, poor fellows it will go mighty hard with them but the time has come when Virginia needs every man that can bear arms…It was reported that the Yankees have taken Newburn N. C. but report says to day we have whiped them so I dont know what to believe.” Toned intersecting folds with slight pinholes and separations at intersections, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
