New Listing24 Civil War Covers and 22 Letters from 25th Illinois Reg Soldiers Cook/Jackson
New Listing24 Civil War Covers and 22 Letters from 25th Illinois Reg Soldiers Cook/Jackson
SOLD $850.00 Sold: Nov 29, 2023 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
eBay Incredible collection of letters written by Edgar Jackson and B J Cook to there cousin Josephine Cook in Illinois. Appears both were with the 25th Illinois Volunteers. Incredible content including skirmishes, larger battles, discussions of African American soldiers, Copperheads and Sesesh. Some letters near brand new, most excellent, a few written in the field. 24 Letters and 22 covers, some patriotic. Incredible detail of life and battle described by Edgar Jackson and B J Cook during their time with the 25th Illinois Volunteers Detail of skirmishes and large battles. Descriptive and graphic depiction of the results of war in some letters, including the first hand account of the dead bodies of union and confederate soldiers. I have photographed just a few examples of the narrative of the letters. Obviously, there is too much to photograph. Officers and Generals are mentioned in many of the letters as they pertain to military operations, battles and skirmishes. Including Colonel McLelland, Captain Mitchell, General Fremont, General Jefferson C Davis and more. Another letter mentions a Colonel who is the brother-in-law of Governor Yates. Fascinating to read and a true snapshot of the Civil War from the perspective of two Union soldiers writing back to their cousin in Illinois. Large cent not included. Please message with any questions. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
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Original Listing Description
eBay Incredible collection of letters written by Edgar Jackson and B J Cook to there cousin Josephine Cook in Illinois. Appears both were with the 25th Illinois Volunteers. Incredible content including skirmishes, larger battles, discussions of African American soldiers, Copperheads and Sesesh. Some letters near brand new, most excellent, a few written in the field. 24 Letters and 22 covers, some patriotic. Incredible detail of life and battle described by Edgar Jackson and B J Cook during their time with the 25th Illinois Volunteers Detail of skirmishes and large battles. Descriptive and graphic depiction of the results of war in some letters, including the first hand account of the dead bodies of union and confederate soldiers. I have photographed just a few examples of the narrative of the letters. Obviously, there is too much to photograph. Officers and Generals are mentioned in many of the letters as they pertain to military operations, battles and skirmishes. Including Colonel McLelland, Captain Mitchell, General Fremont, General Jefferson C Davis and more. Another letter mentions a Colonel who is the brother-in-law of Governor Yates. Fascinating to read and a true snapshot of the Civil War from the perspective of two Union soldiers writing back to their cousin in Illinois. Large cent not included. Please message with any questions. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Civil War collectors and appraisers.