Civil War letter dated Feb. 28, 1863...

Item # 705207

February 28, 1863

Civil War letter dated at the top: Westhampshire (?), Feb. 28, 1863.
The letter is written to the soldier's: "Fellow Soldier and Friend" and begins: "I had not known until quite lately where the Regt. was..." with more. The writer is on furlough which will: "...expire about the middle of next month...". Various talk about family & friends, the health of others, the death of a friend, etc.
The writer has a note at the end: "I came out unhurt from the battle. I suppose one reason was I did not get very far into it. I know how bang shells sound."
Four pages, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.