88th New York Infantry - Irish Brigade - Fredericksburg Death

Item DOC-9488

Description

Original Civil War, Irish Brigade document from the 88th New York Infantry. Document is written in period ink by Lieutenant John C. Foley telling of the death of Private Thomas Healy at Fredericksburg.


Headquarters 88th New York Volunteers
Meagher’s Irish Brigade

In Camp near Falmouth, Virginia

January 10th 1863

Mr. Joseph Cahill

Dear Sir,

I am in receipt of your favor 9th inst. In reply, the painful duty devolves on me of informing you that Thomas Healey of my company was killed in action at Fredericksburg December 13th.

A brave and fearless soldier, a sterling honest man. He died, deeply regretted by his few soldiering comrades and by now more so than any.

Your obedient servant,

Jno. C. Foley
1st Lieutenant and Acting Adjutant

P.S.

The particular was heroism on the battlefield.