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Civil War Letter Re: Confederate Soldier's Return - Civil War Letter regarding Confederate Soldier's Return | Letter hand-written at end of Civil War, 3 pages, 8vo, written by Anne Bostick of New Orleans, on May 23, 1865, to her cousin concerning her father's return from civil war. who had served for the Confederacy for 4 years [The war having ended on April 9, 1865] | ”The rebels are very saucy these days if they did have to surrender, but never mind, every dog dog has his day and I bet we will have ours...” | Original transmittal cover included | Approx. 7.75” H x 4.75” W | Letter is written to Miss. Monica Rutledge, care of Dr. C. A. Rutledge, Harford County [Near Baltimore], Maryland.