CIVIL WAR. Henry Haymond. 3 ALsS Signed, March - December 1863, first two from camp near Murfreesborough, Tenn., to "Ma", and each with envelope; the third from Chattanooga, Tenn., to "Pa". 4to, ink in clear hand, total of 9 pages. Good content. Henry Haymond was a Captain in the 18th U.S. Infantry from newly formed West Virginia; he was later cited for gallant and meritorious conduct. March 3, in part: Recounts "brisk skirmish with the Enemies Cavalry…A large body of Cavalry was then discovered moving off to our left and rear evidently with the intention of cutting off our return to Camp…I accomplished my object in saving the wagons from destruction and repulsing the Enemy." Nov. 30, in part: "Our Regiment was engaged in the Storming of Mission Ridge on the 25th and in pursuing Bragg to Ringgold, Georgia…The entire movement as I predicted has been a perfect success. Our Army has capture nearly 10000 prisoners and 60 or 70 pieces of Artillery and driven Bragg many miles South and sustained but small loss." Dec. 2, in part: "24th Hooker's troops stormed Look Out Mountain thus turning the Enemies left. Sherman crossed the River four miles above and got into position that Night…Sherman on the extreme left commenced fighting early in the day. ..Our brigade was formed on the left of the Rossville Road…At a given signal 20000 men advanced to storm the heights…We advanced steadily and drove the Enemy from the Rifle Pits…" Much more about this encounter. With 6 typed transcriptions of various Civil War documents that include statements about Capt. Haymond. Estimate $600-900
