1865 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LETTER HANDWRITTEN BY AN AUBURN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY GUARD AND CIVIL WAR VETERAN THANKFUL HE RETURNED FROM HIS SERVICE IN THE CAROLINAS FOR 'UNCLE SAMUEL'
by J.M. HAMMONS
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
AUBURN NEW YORK NY, 1865. On offer is an interesting, original manuscript letter dated December 16, 1865 Auburn, New York handwritten by J.M. Hammons wherein he describes him work at the state prison, believed to be the Auburn Correctional Facility. Mr. Hammons writes his friend Hosea Edgerly [?] a chatty warm letter describing in short his work overseeing the prisoners in the shoe department, his happiness with the easy work conditions but particularly interesting is Hammons subtle reference to the Civil War, mentioning working for 'Uncle Samuel' in North and South Carolina [in the army] and pondering on how lucky he was to come home safely, stating 'only those who have been soldiers can form a correct idea of what the soldier has to endure.' The author writes of a job opportunity in Detroit but prefers Auburn now feeling like home and he urges his friend to visit and more. The 8" x 6" paper, folded to make four [4] pages, has two [2] fold creases, light general fading and overall is VG.. Very Good. 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall. Manuscript.
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- Bookseller
- Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0001690
- Title
- 1865 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LETTER HANDWRITTEN BY AN AUBURN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY GUARD AND CIVIL WAR VETERAN THANKFUL HE RETURNED FROM HIS SERVICE IN THE CAROLINAS FOR 'UNCLE SAMUEL'
- Author
- J.M. HAMMONS
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Place of Publication
- AUBURN NEW YORK NY
- Date Published
- 1865
- Keywords
- KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, AUBURN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, J.M. HAMMONS, AUBURN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, CIVIL WAR, AUBURN PRISON, THE SECOND STATE PRISON IN NEW YORK, AUBURN SYSTEM, WILLIAM KEMMLER, WILLIAM SUNDERLIN, COPPER JOHN, PRISONS, CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
- Bookseller catalogs
- 19th Century Manuscript; 19th Century Ephemera;
- Size
- 32mo
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About the Seller
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
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Cochrane, Alberta
About Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly M. Benjamin Katz Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) is based out of both Ontario and Alberta, Canada. We do business by appointment, and have had an online presence selling fine books and rare manuscripts since 1999. Specializing in handwritten, historically significant books, manuscripts, diaries, documents and ephemera. A member of The Manuscript Societyeach treasure on offer is guaranteed authentic and as represented for life. Worldwide clientele includes esteemed collections and public, private and university libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. Always buying collections and estates.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.
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