Lot
2187 
Confederacy, Little Rock Ark. Jun 24, 1862, cds and manuscript "Due 10" rating on cover to Decatur Ga., endorsed "T.F. Stokes, Nelson's Regt T.V.I. first two pages of original enclosed letter datelined "Camp Texas four miles West of Little Rock Ark, June 8th 1862" with some interesting content "It is reported here, that Memphis is in possession of the Federals; if so, I am not informed how our mail Communication with the East, is to be kept up…We arrived here last Wednesday, after a long and wearisome march of over five hundred miles, and are now waiting in momentary expectation of orders to march still further. I don't like Arkansas at all. I have heard t made fun of ever since I went to Texas; its chief production seems to be swamp water.…At Camp Brazos before leaving Texas, we lost two men from being poisoned with whiskey. The Regiment which went ahead of us (Col Parson's) had a brush with the Yankees not long Since, completely routing them and Killing a good many according to the numbers engaged. Lieut. McDonald, particular friend of mine from Waxahachie was killed whilst making a brilliant charge…"; some light stains, F.-V.F. and interesting Texas Volunteer soldier letter. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $450