Union Civil War Soldier's Letter from St. Joseph, Missouri 1861

Union Civil War Soldier's Letter from St. Union soldiers Civil War letter on patriotic. Informing his family in Illinois that he had been deployed to St.

Joseph, Missouri where his unit would soon begin enforcing martial law. This four-page letter from Private Erber Shelton of the 52nd Regiment of Illinois Volunteers to his family at home is dated St. Its accompanying envelope bears a 3ct rose Washington stamp (Scott #65) that has been. With a target handstamp and a circular St. The letter and envelope are both in nice shape.

Not long after the South Carolina militia fired upon Fort Sumter, the United States flag was torn from the roof of the St. Joseph post office and destroyed by a secessionist mob. A small contingent of Union troops was soon sent to keep the town under Federal control and protect the Hannibal and St.

Joseph Railroad as the city was an important transportation hub connecting east and west. After the town appeared to be secured and the Union contingent departed on another mission, Confederate militiamen, perhaps assisted by local sympathizers, raided the town stealing over 25 wagons of supplies and equipment. A larger force of Union soldiers was deployed, and by the end of 1861, St. Joseph had been placed under martial law and remained so for the rest of the war. Sheltons letter attests to the deployment of Union forces from St. Joseph via the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad to ensure the city remained under Federal Control. Civil War on the Western Border. Louis Just at night and got two St Charles at twelve Oclock then I was detailed two help about unloading.

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That night we are in our tents now but expect two go into quarters in town pretty quick. Co B and Co C. Called off last night about twelve. About 20 miles from here that the.

In here Prisoners and one Captain. This is a very nice first-hand account of a little known but important action that helped ensure Federal lines of communication to California, New Mexico, and the West remained secure. View My Other Items For Sale. I know that this can be expensive, but I've switched to this method because I've had too many claims of non-receipt by international buyers. Please don't assume anything that is not specifically stated or shown on this listing page.

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Tailor your auctions with Auctiva's. The item "Union Civil War Soldier's Letter from St. Joseph, Missouri 1861" is in sale since Saturday, November 24, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Correspondence, Mail".

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