Lengthy Soldier’s Letter Written in the Aftermath of the War of 1812, Discussing Personal Expenses Incurred During the Formation of a Company During the Conflict.
Fort Richmond: 1815. Single page, bifolium, 15 x 9 ½ inches. One area of loss measuring roughly an inch square and affecting the final paragraph of the letter, else about fine. Circular New York stamp with manuscript rate at the war rate of 25 ½ cents. An uncommonly detailed letter.....