Lot
1643 
Union Soldier's Letter, from Pvt James C. Gosselin, 22nd Illinois Reg't's color bearer, datelined Camp Lyon, November the 9th, 1861 remarkably detailed account of the Battle of Belmont, Gen'l Ulysses S. Grant's first major battle of the Civil War. Fiercely fought with many atrocities committed by untrained soldiers on both sides, the battle achieved little, with high death rates, earning Grant the nickname "The Butcher"; with original patriotic cover (Walcott L-2648), transcription and historical commentary, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375