Lot 3213
Grant Splits The South - Corinth, Soldier's letter on a Patriotic letterhead datelined "In camp E. of Corinth 2 miles Miss. June 8th 1862"; exceptional content regarding the Battle of Corinth, in part [as written] "Corinth is quite a busness plase or has been, but the rebels distroyed the best of it, they burnt one building that had their ammunition in there is about 2000 cannon balls in the ruins, there was not many shells loaded; what was, made a terible noise when they exploded…" Includes the original cover, mailed at Cairo Ill. on Jun 16, bears a large Patriotic label. Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400
Grant on land and Farragut on the Mississippi lead their forces to victory at Corinth and Vicksburg, joined up with General Banks coming from the Union garrison at New Orleans.
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