Frederick L. Childs-- Part 6: A Letter from the Captain

From the Bid Square site.

It was in Lot 82 of the auction with an estimate of $500-$700.  Highest bid was $250 and it was unsold.

The letter was written by Captain Childs on September 3, 1861, while in command of the Charleston Armory and went to Captain W.K. Bachman of the Charleston Artillery Battery and the German Light Artillery.

"Charleston Arsenal SC
September 3, 1861

Captain,

I have the honor  to hand you herewith invoice of one box of containing one hundred sets of Infantry Accoutrements, turned over to Captain Hudson Lee A.Q.M.  On  the 30th alto for transmittal to your address.  Upon the delivery of the articles be good enough to send me duplicate receipts.

I am sir
Your Obdt. Servt.
F.L. Childs  Capt. Con Arty.

Capt. W.K. Bachman German Volunteers"