Lot 3216
"Col. T. G. Morehead, 106th Reg't, P.V.", red and blue flag patriotic design bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by oval "Adamstown, B. & O. R.R., Jan 25 1862" oval postmark to Philadelphia Pa., cover faults, accompanied by original enclosure with battle content headed "Camp Observation, Montgomery Co., Md. Dec 4th /61", Fine and interesting.
Estimate $300 - 400
Interesting Battle Content, "While in Virginia we were called out several times to fight, but the Rebels would not stand their grounds so I did not get into a fight. We were called on one night to advance on Munson's Hill. That was the time we fired into each other. I thought I would not get out off that place alive, the bullets went whiz zip around my head…".
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| Realized $200 |
