Offering sympathy and hope to a Union soldier, in an autograph letter, signed [with her last initial only] 22 April 1864 from Chelsea, Massachusetts, to "Sir."

8vo. 2 pages, approximately 150 words. "Feeling a deep interest in those who have so nobly sacrificed all for the defense of our glorious country, and seeing your brief advertisement in one of our daily papers, I thought I would avail myself of the opportunity of helping one brave soldier while away a few moments of his tedious camp life." Amy later requests a carte-de-visite and a reply. Folded (small hole at fold corner). Item #53954

Price: $100.00

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