US Civil War soldier letter 3-27-1863 New Bern NC to wife, talk of desertion

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US Civil War soldier letter 3-27-1863 New Bern NC to wife, talk of desertion:
$115.00

US Civil War soldier letter 3-27-1863 New Bern NC to wife, talk of desertion. \"sorry for not writing sooner but mail only leaves here 1 time per month, so no use writting more\" \"I am almost disconsolate after hearing of the death of poor Charlie and my father\" \"I cannot stay here longer than we get payed (sic), You can look for me home soon if I live that is\" 5 of us going to leave\", \"You must not mention to anyone even the children\" \" You have no idea how homesick I am\", \"I will go home even if I have to hide myself in a coal bank until the war is over\" Letter is signed W.W. Thompson, whom apparently was arrested for desertion. Letter is very brittle with many separations and aging. Strongly worded and well written letter. offerding starts at $150.00, good luck buyers ,please add $5 insured mail usa & + $10 registered out of usa,thanks