Civil War Soldier Letter Rufas M Graham, 50th Mass, On Board Niagara 12/15/62
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Civil War soldier letter, Rufas M. Graham 50th Mass Infantry, On board of the Niagara, December 16 1862, Philadephia Harbor, 3.5 pages, with damaged illustrated patriotic, nice cancel Philadelphia Pa, Dec 16, 1862, thought you would hear of our voyage, arrived here safe and sound, started from Breakwater (Delaware), about 125 miles, pleasant voyage, water smooth, weather warm.
When we got to Philadelphia steam pumps were working, 10 feet of water in the hold, old boat trembled, was ...very dangerous, we think we were luck to come out with our lives, we are anchored outside the Navy Yard, have to get another steamer to keep above water, colonel going to New York to plead case to Gen Andrew, details about regiment that is sadly broken up, some have gone on board the Jersey Blue.
Co H went on another boat, do not know where our band went, all staff officers on this boat, best men did not know what danger we were in the night before last, it is a pity government can't find safe boats to carry the soldiers, in passing up Delaware Bay and River, past nice fort, it was Fort Delaware, saw Wilmington and Chester PA, good deal of ship building going on here, saw an ironclad, built monitor style, saw Fort Miffin, some nice farms along the Delaware, this country is delightful, more excellent content.
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Rufus M. Graham
Residence Bradford MA; an 18 year-old Shoe Dresser.Enlisted on 8/16/1862 as a Musician.On 9/19/1862 he mustered into "F" Co. MA 50th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/24/1863 at Wenham, MA
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When we got to Philadelphia steam pumps were working, 10 feet of water in the hold, old boat trembled, was ...very dangerous, we think we were luck to come out with our lives, we are anchored outside the Navy Yard, have to get another steamer to keep above water, colonel going to New York to plead case to Gen Andrew, details about regiment that is sadly broken up, some have gone on board the Jersey Blue.
Co H went on another boat, do not know where our band went, all staff officers on this boat, best men did not know what danger we were in the night before last, it is a pity government can't find safe boats to carry the soldiers, in passing up Delaware Bay and River, past nice fort, it was Fort Delaware, saw Wilmington and Chester PA, good deal of ship building going on here, saw an ironclad, built monitor style, saw Fort Miffin, some nice farms along the Delaware, this country is delightful, more excellent content.
See first letter written by Graham
Rufus M. Graham
Residence Bradford MA; an 18 year-old Shoe Dresser.Enlisted on 8/16/1862 as a Musician.On 9/19/1862 he mustered into "F" Co. MA 50th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/24/1863 at Wenham, MA
We offer domestic FREE SHIPPING for all Civil War and paper items. Please inquire for any international shipping charges . It depends on to what country. Shipping for these items is our actual cost.https://www.ebay.com/sch/antebellumcovers/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=50&_sop=1We suggest you bookmark it so you can easily come back to our listings at any time. If you questions send a question through the eBay system. We have been collecting, doing some part time selling and providing free research and consulting on Civil War memorabilia and Paper Americana for more than 45 years. We are a member of the Manuscript Society, the Confederate Stamp Alliance, and life member of the American Philatelic Society. Good luck bidding!
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