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Autograph Letter Signed: "Wm Hay" to "Col Botts" Winchester, [Virginia], probably November 12, 1861. Single sheet measuring 8 inches by 10 inches folded to form 4 pages (2 blank), approximately 54 words on the recto recorded in ink in Hay's hand, docketed in another hand on the verso (approximately 17 words) & addressed to "Lt Col Botts, PM" in Hay's hand.Old folds, soiled & stained (partially obscuring a portion of the docket text), moderately soiled, modest edge wear, otherwise Good.Addressing Lawson Botts, William Hay relays his concerns about a stranger in town: "Col Botts - Dear Sir - There is a man / staying at the Union Hotel / by the name of Sinclair who / says he has been discharged from / the Northern Army - he has the / appearance of a story hunting / man & I think he is a suspicious / character Very truly yrs, Wm Hay Winchester 12th, 11(?), 61"(?) [probably November 12, 1861] Docketed on the verso:"Winchester, Va 12 __?__ / Wm Hay Doctor at / Sinclair staying / at the Union… Read More