1864 Civil War Dated Letter " The union folks will give the rebels such a thraching that they never will need an other..

Civil War dated letter from Grizzly Bear House,CA from Northern sympathizer who writes to his sister in Michigan in July of 1864. He writes on the civil war but also learns of his father's death. He writes in part : "The news from the war is verry good but some what to slow to suit me but I don't know as I ought to complain for the hart I take in it is not very hard just pay taxes and stay at home well taxes is one necessary part of the war and some one has to fight while others pay but I do hope our folks that is the union folks will give the rebels such a thrashing that they never will need an other and then there will be peace at home and abroad" The (truncated) Letter is signed: "From your Brother John." The letter has a few splits at folds, also minor creases, otherwise in very good condition. Original Envelope with stampis included. (Inventory #: 12729)