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Sale 97: The Westpex Sale

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Civil War Postal History

Lot 2019    

"Camp Toland, Charleston W.V., March 10, 64", datelined enclosed four-page letter from Thomas E. Fischer, Co. E., 2nd Virginia Cavalry with original cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), folded over edge, tied by radial fancy cancel and partial "Kanawha C.H., Mar 14 '64" cds to McConnelsville, Ohio, some interesting war content "…Deserters having been coming in our lines at the rate of 150 to 200 per week. They seem to be greatly disheartened and think their cause utterly hopeless. They all say that many others would desert had they the opportunity. I think when the spring opens so that our grand army can operate effectively it will not be many months ere our Banner will wave triumphantly over Rebeldom and may that glorious hour speedily arrive…Maj. Genl. Seigel commands the Dept., Brig. Genl. Crook the Division, both energetic military men so we may soon expect some work…"; some letter fold separations, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

The 2nd West Virginia Cavalry Regiment served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was organized in Parkersburg, Virginia (now West Virginia) during September 1861. Most of the original members of this regiment were from southeastern Ohio, and planners thought that this regiment would become the 4th Ohio Cavalry. Their application was rejected by the governor of Ohio, so the unit became the 2nd Regiment of Loyal Virginia Volunteer Cavalry. The "Loyal Virginia" part of the name was replaced with "West Virginia" after the state of West Virginia was officially admitted to the Union in 1863.

Realized: $260

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