Bidspirit auction | Cival War Camp Convalescent Correspondence

Cival War Camp Convalescent Correspondence - Item/Description: Two antique letters dated December 7th, 1862 in one frame. Both speak of the Convalescent camp in Alexandria Virginia. First is from Head Quarters of the Army, Major General S. P. Heintzelman. Seal in upper left corner. Second from: Head Quarters of Defense, (R. P. Crawford (Robert P.) Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers, J. S. Belknap, Colonel of the 85th N.Y. Vols. Post Camp, Alexandria, Military) From Azof's Letters from Camp Convalescent website: ”In December, ’62, the severity of the weather upon wounded and disabled soldiers, caused many complaints to be made to officials and congressmen in Washington on account of the scarcity of wood — no floors in the tents and no fires. Immediately afterwards Major General Heintzleman ordered that all the wood in sloops at Alexandria, and in and around the country, be seized and delivered at Convalescent Camp. - Lieut. R.P. Crawford, A.D.C., conveyed the order to Brigadier General Slough at midnight, (the thermometer being that night a zero.) The day following the Committee on the Conduct of the War visited the camp, and through their influence, together with Major General Heintzleman, over fifteen hundred men were removed from camp and placed in comfortable hospitals, in and about Washington, for medical treatment. Surgeon General Hammond also visited the camp, in order to investigate and remedy existing evils belonging to his department.” Material: Ephemera framed under glass Dimensions: Image size: Height: 8”; Width: 9 3/4”. Framed: Height: 16 3/4”; Width: 18 1/4” Condition: Water staining, wear age. Loss and wear to frame Age: 1862 Provenance: Private estate Shipping: $55 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.