Civil War 1865 Elmira NY Prison CSA 4th VA Regt. Confederate POW Letter, JE PECK
Civil War 1865 Elmira NY Prison CSA 4th VA Regt. Confederate POW Letter, JE PECK. Civil War January 28, 1865 Elmira New York Prison Camp C. 4th Regiment of Virginia Volunteers Company E - Confederate Prisoner of War Letter from Private John E. Booth accepting his offer of a coat, the letter was sent with a permit allowing the coat to be sent to the camp (not included) he discusses being delayed in his response due to obtaining the permit, letter is sent from the Hospital Ward Number Five - which appears to be to the West side of the Camp in 6 Barracks Type Buildings, Elmira Prison Camp was known be the internees as "Hellmira" for its terrible conditions, Letter Measures 4 7/8 x 7 3/4 Inches - Good. Condition as Photographed with wear, discoloration and fold marks as seen - An Exceptional Period Letter from a Confederate P. To Unknown Benefactor; a Superb Addition to Any Collection or Display. Recent Estate Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Very Rare - Warrants Further Research (Photos 8 - 12 Digital Reference Only). Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.