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1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter
1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter

1863 Union soldier wounded by chunk of lead knocked whirling Ft Wagner letter

$ 79.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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  • Condition: Used
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Aug. 4, 1863 Civil War letter written by Union soldier William Hedges who served as Sergeant in the 62nd Ohio Inf. describing wounds received at Charleston SC in the attack on Ft Wagner (July 18, 1863). Includes great content about being hit by a chunk of lead that tore his right side to pieces. He also goes on to state that he was taken prisoner and the losses sustained by the regiment. See photos for transcription. Authentic Civil War letter. Us shipping and bidders only. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.