Lot #412

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Autograph Letter Signed

Description

After "a rough & sick time getting home," Chamberlain urges his wife to join him at camp with the 20th Maine, insisting that a "good many officer's wives are here"

Civil War-dated ALS signed "L," one page, 8 x 12.5, February 23, 1862. Addressed from "Camp," a handwritten letter to his wife Fanny, urging her come to the 20th Maine's base for a long visit, in part: "I had a rough & sick time getting home. The storm was furious, & it took us all day to reach Stoneman's Station. I had a cordial welcome, & begin to feel better already. The Col. insists on your coming & staying some time. A good many officer's wives are here I believe. So I want you to come as soon as you can with Dr. Monroe perhaps-or with Mr. French. You will have to have a Provost Marshal's pass; or, rather, one from Col. Conrad-Mrs. Harris will know. Get me a little glass with a cover, if you have time….You will not need to change your lodging if you are to come directly here. Get your trunk stored somewhere. We shall look for you Wednesday. If you do have any time, pray get one a pair of camp candlesticks-there are some very convenient kinds, which screw together & form a neat little pocket-case which one can put in a haversack & carry without breaking. I want you to come prepared to stay a while. Though you can send up by Mr. Hayes any time. We shall see you & Mrs. H. & Mrs. F. Wednesday?" In very good to fine condition, with paper loss to the top edge and lower left corner, and tears to both the edges and along the central horizontal fold. Accompanied by a compliments card from Chamberlain.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
• Dates: #631 - Ended March 09, 2022

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