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U.S. Civil War Soldier George T. Kime Personal Letters and Ambrotype in Case
Item Details
| Item Type | Letters, Ambrotype in Case |
| Materials | Paper, Gutta-percha, Glass |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Origin | United States |
| Authentication | Not Authenticated |
| Additional Information | George T. Kime was an Ohioan who served in the 122nd Regiment of the Ohio Infantry. He fought from 1862 until 1865. According to the consignor’s notes, the letters were written mostly during his service. He writes of Sherman’s march, Lee’s surrender, specific battles, Generals, and prison camps; he also writes of family and friends: one was killed, and one starved to death in a “Rebel” prison camp. The notes will accompany the letters. In addition, according to the notes, one letter discusses “Jeff Davis being caught in women’s clothes in 1865.” EBTH did not search for said letter. A tintype of Kime and his wife is inside a Gutta Percha Union case; the inside front cover of the case has a removable velvet covering, a vintage note has “Grandma & Grandpa Kime on their wedding day May 14 – 1866” (the 1866 was crossed out, “186” was written after but the paper was torn). The note was written in blue ink. |
- Item not examined outside of mounting
Condition
- letters are folded, not inspected; EBTH does not guarantee the authenticity of the items
Dimensions
9.0" W x 4.0" H x 9.0" D
Item #
ITMG645153
