Incredible Letter Discussing the Aftermath of the Battlefield of Gettysburg PA

Incredible Letter Discussing the Aftermath of the Battlefield of Gettysburg, PA - Inventory Number: GET 440

Gettysburg

October 30, 1863

Dear Mother:

I suppose you would like to know something about your son, Bill.

Well, as you know, I left home on the morn of the 27th, took cars, went down to Harrisburg, laid over and attended the Brant's Hall Theater. 28th visited Fort Washington. It is just across the river from Harrisburg and is held by Capt. Symp's Battery. 28th went to Carlisle. Visited the barracks and seen cousin Jennie. 29th took stage to Petersburgh, laid over. 30th

come down to Gettysburg. Visit the battlefield and gotten a few relics

which consist of 2 cartridge boxes and some other things. Visited the

cemetery. think it is going to be the most splendid cemetery in the U.S. when it is finished. I have been thinking of going to Washington, but the Army is on a move, and I could not see the boys, so I am going to press my clothes tomorrow and then I think I will go home. But I must give a description of the battlefield as far as I have seen. Well, I went out to Round Top Heights and there were bodies and horses lying half buried and the smell is quite foul yet. There are people here from all parts of the U.S., hunting their friends and to see where the greatest scene of action was 4 months ago. I have had a very pleasant time and expect to have in Philadelphia. You need not send the carriage in for me and my trunk, as l do not know exactly when I will be home.

November 1. Just slept at the Eagle Hotel last night. This morning is raining but it is carriage time and all together time for me to stop. Don't answer this letter for I don't know where I will be when you get it.

Goodbye.

W. Robb

Letter addressed to:

Mrs. H. S. McFarlane

Reedsville Mifflin City, Pennsylvania

Accompanied by its original cover with stamp, dated November 2, 1863 with clear postal mark of Gettysburg the envelope is addressed to with ink notation killed/Gettysburg letter, November 2, 1863

The soldier was William Bobb Who served with the 95th Pennsylvania infantry, also known as Goslin’s Zouaves

Comes housed in 12 x 16 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

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