Sale 343


 
Lot 3036



"Hennepin Ill., May 24", manuscript postmark on 1833 datelined folded letter to Coffee Creek, Pa.; file folds, Fine and rare soldier's letter.
Estimate $400 - 500

Letter from a soldier in the Illinois 32nd volunteer regiment during the Black Hawk War. Lincoln was a captain in the regiment and trained but saw no action.


 
Realized $200



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