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Small archive of correspondence by and documents relating to a Confederate officer in the 28th NC and his being wounded at Gettysburg.
V.p. but mostly North Carolina]: 28 December 1861 to 28 June 1865. Comprises 4 autograph letters signed and 2 documents. 13 pp. total (various sizes). Condition : Moderate wear including fold separations and toning, overall good. An interesting collection related to the Confederate services of John T. Biles, a lieutenant in the 28th North Carolina Infantry. At Gettysburg, the 28th NC participated in Pickett's Charge. During the engagement, the regiment with Lane's brigade advanced within a few yards of the stone wall, but was decimated by heavy artillery and forced to withdraw. The 28th NC suffered over forty-percent casualties at that battle. This archive includes two letters written early in the war during the regiments mustering at Camp Heath and four items relating to Biles being wounded at Gettysburg. 1) BILES. Autograph letter signed. Camp Heath, 28 December 1861. 4 pp. A letter to his mother, reporting on events at Camp Heath. Biles reports that, while the regiment has received its caps, uniforms are still being made and arms are on order from Richmond. He discusses a recent excursion to investigate a landing of Northern troops oil the New River. The Federals left before Biles's company arrived. 2) BILES. Autograph letter signed. Camp Heath: 12 January 1862. 3 pp. Letter to his mother concerning the arrival of the regiment's uniforms, describing them, and expressing his displeasure with their appearance. He reports on the arrival of a Virginia regiment and complains of the poor food in camp. 3) Manuscript document signed by 31 members of the 28th North Carolina. [Albemarle, NC]: 15 March 1864. 2 pp. A petition written and signed by Lt. E. Hurley of Co, E., 28th NC Infantry asking that Lt. Biles be assigned to light duty on account of his disability caused by a wound suffered in the foot at the Battle of Gettysburg. "…He was one of the invincibles who marched all the way to Gettysburg and nobly did he acquit himself on that eventful day. Here he received a severe and lasting wound…" 4) James M. CROWELL. Autograph letter signed to Biles. "Camp of the 28th N.C.T., A.N.V." 2 pp. A letter by Crowell to Biles announcing the completion of the aforementioned petition. 5) Dr. R. B. BAKER. Autograph document signed. [N.p.]: 12 June 1864. 1 p. A report by a surgeon recommending Biles for an assignment with the heavy artillery, because of his disability 6) B. G. CONE [?]. Autograph letter signed. Stanley Co.: 28 June 1865 [ie. 1864]. 1 p. A letter to the medical board examining Lt. Biles.