Lot
2620 
Confederacy, Report of the Capture of Battery Wagner. Autograph Letter Signed, "E.S. Greely", Colonel of the 10th Conn. Infantry, 2p. folio, datelined "Head Quarters 10th Regt. Conn. Vols, Morris Island, S.C., Sept. 7, 1863", addressed 'Dear Colonel' it reads in part: " … We were suddenly called from our somewhat quiet life … to participate in an assault on Wagner which was to take place at 9 o'clk this morning the troops moving into the trenches under cover before light… a bombardment had been kept up from our heavy siege guns 48 hours, and with terrible effect. Just as this Regt was forming line at 10 o'clk last night a deserter was brought Gen Terry who stated that he came from Wagner and that she was deserted the troops withdrawn we were ordered to march … advanced as far as the Beacon House where we halted until a reconnaissance was made. Soon it was announced that Wagner was evacuated we were put in motion and advanced past Wagner on the marsh and advanced on Greg in Column by Company which is about 3/4 of a mile distant, upon reaching their works we ascertained they too had been evacuated. Maj. Sanford who had gone up the creek between Wagner and Greg to prevent reinforcements coming to the aid of Wagner succeeded in capturing about 70 prisoners. We found some ten or 12 near this point (Greg). Our Brigade after takes possession of the forts was ordered to return to their camps. Garrison force was immediately put into both those places. We were under a sever fir from Johnson and the Batteries on Sullivan's Island. But one man in the 10th was hit…. We shall take possession of Sumpter soon … ", letter with couple usual folds, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $525