Antique 1886 Letter: Returned from Visit Of US Military Post Heavy Artillery GAR For Sale

This antique letter from 1886 is a fascinating piece of history that captures the sentiments of the time. It documents an important time, mentioning the return from a visit to a US Military post (perhaps the 1st heavy artillery— hard to read). It also mentions the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). The letter is a unique piece of correspondence that provides a window into the past and will make a valuable addition to any collection.

All ephemera has wear commensurate to age, including, potentially: nicks, folds, smudges, minor rips, age stains, old smells, and other imperfections. You get what you see :)

The back of the letter has a stamp from a pharmacy owned by the writer of the letter. The postmark has been cut out of the envelope and there is some modern markings on the envelope. It is addressed to his wife at the Prospect House in Princeton MA (a hotel equivalent of the time).