Lot
2628 
Confederacy, Charleston Arsenal. Autograph Letter Signed, "F.L. Childs Major C.S.A. Comdg" 1p. quarto. datelined "Charleston Arsenal, S.C., Sept. 28, 1862" & addressed to General Thomas Jordan and reads "In reply to your communication of this date I have the honor to state that I require the services of Corporal Jno. Kaufmann for repairing and cleaning arms, in which capacity he has for years been engaged at this Arsenal. He was in my employ until a few months since when he enlisted in the Army and now desires to return to the Arsenal. I need mechanics very much to perform the work expected from this Arsenal and when I find suitable men in the Army I must either have them or leave much important work undone.", Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $230