Sold for:
$1,200
$1,200
Godfrey, John Franklin (1839-1885) Civil War Archive: A collection of approximately forty original letters from the Maine resident and Union soldier, a framed period photograph of Godfrey with his men, a belt and buttons from his uniform, and The Civil War Letters of Captain John Franklin Godfrey , Portland Maine: Ascensius Press, 1993. From the introduction: "[Godfrey] was a good observer and a frequent critic of military leaders. [...] [He] lived through, and participated in, some of the most exciting events in American history. His war letters, [...] even with the occasional missing word or portion offer lively testament."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-11-18
