Description: An Original letter from Colonel Edwin Metcalf, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy , ArtIllery, at HQ US Forces, Fort Pulaski, Georgia, January 17, 1864 to 8th Maine Lt Colonel John Hemingway testifies to his good conduct of himself and his Regiment at Hillton Head, SC. Comes w service info- Colonel Edwin Metcalf took part in the Battle of Secessionville, James Island and Morris Island, South Carolina, and commanded the garrison at Fort Pulaski. Lt Colonel John Hemingway served w the 8th Maine 1861-64 and took a prominent part in the capture of Fort Pulaski, Savannah, 1862. A complete letter written on 1 page, approx 8 x 2.75" on lined paper. Minor age stains, Overall VG. Comes with a complete typed transcript. 15.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Welcome to my Ebay Auctions and Ebay Store. I am a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especially American Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documents including broadsides, commissions, General Orders and other imprints and badges. I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & US Military memorabilia for 41 years. PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER CIVIL WAR AND EARLY AMERICAN MILITARIA LISTINGS. I am a longtime member of the Company of Military Historians, the New England Antique Arms Association, the Ephemera Society of America & the Civil War Veterans Historical Assn. My customers have included some of the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as well was as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 US federal, state, public and private university & municipal museums and libraries. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.. I ship only USPS priority mail with insurance Mike Brackin
Price: 195 USD
Location: Angier, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-08T21:28:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
