CIVIL WAR FORT PULASKI GEORGIA 1864 LETTER RHODE ISLAND COLONEL LETTER For Sale

An Original letter from Colonel Edwin Metcalf, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy , ArtIllery, at HQ US Forces, Fort Pulaski, Georgia, January 17, 1864 to 8th Maine Lt Colonel John Hemingway testifies to his good conduct of himself and his Regiment at Hillton Head, SC. Comes w service info- Colonel Edwin Metcalf took part in the Battle of Secessionville, James Island and Morris Island, South Carolina, and commanded the garrison at Fort Pulaski. Lt Colonel John Hemingway served w the 8th Maine 1861-64 and took a prominent part in the capture of Fort Pulaski, Savannah, 1862.A complete letter written on 1 page, approx 8 x 2.75" on lined paper. Minor age stains, Overall VG. Comes with a complete typed transcript.