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Framed Civil War Soldier's Letter, Fredericksburg (Feb. 1863)
Lot 214

Framed Civil War Soldier's Letter, Fredericksburg (Feb. 1863)

Estimate: $100 - $200
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A Civil War era letter hand-written by a soldier named John Sisk to his brother W.F. Sisk, sent from Fredericksburg in the months following the noted battle there. The letter is casual in nature, bemoaning the unreliable means of communication and joking about where the recipient's son's good looks come from. Framed with the original envelope and an offset reproduction of a tintype portrait. The frame measures 19" x 22 1/2".

 

"Fredericks Burg / February the 4, 1863

W. F. Sisk

Dear Brother, I a gain seat my self to rite you afew lines to let you know that we are well hoping these few lines will reach you and find you injoying the same grate blessing. It give me much plesure to read the letter you sent to me by J.B.F. Reed. Being I hav not heard from you latley I was very glad to hear that you was well. I am verry sorrow though to learn you had not reseaved a letter from me sence July last for i am sure i has rote to you sensce that. i have rote to you three times sence I reseaved [?] letter from you i hav rote one letter to you sence the battle at Fredericks Burg. I have nothing ov much intrust to rite you at this time i wold be glad to see you and that boy Davis you rote about being so pretty. If it is as pretty as you say it is I dont think it took its buty after its Pa I think it took it after its uncle John. My Winchester you wold quit braging on your boy if you cold just see some ov mine boys.

I wonte you at rite soon and then i can rite more next time. It is cold i must close bi saying i hope we will meat a gain in this world. I remain yours in love

give my respecks to all my friends / John M. Sisk"

Condition

Neatly framed. The envelope is aged to the point of the text being illegible. The letter is typically creased and stained.

Overall Dimensions
Height: 19.00 in
Width: 22.50 in
Depth: 1.00 in

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