Lot 197
(Civil War) The Battle of Corinth, Grant Splits the South, 6/8/62 letter with printed letterhead "United We Stand, Divided We Fall", datelined "In camp E. of Corinth 2 miles Miss. June 8th, 1862", lengthy and newsworthy letter reporting on the battle of Corinth… "Corinth is quite a busness place or has been but the rebels destroyed the best of it, burned one building that had their ammunition in there is about 2,000 cannon balls…", etc., with original cover to Ohio, multi-colored patriotic label at left, 3¢ (65) tied by partial Cairo, Ill 6/16/(62) dcds, Very Fine cover, fascinating and easily read letter.
Estimate 150 - 200
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