Centre County Library and Historical Museum - P. Benner Wilson Letters

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Fifty-seven handwritten letters from P. Benner Wilson (Bellefonte, PA resident and Officer in the 2nd PA Cavalry) to his brothers and sister dated from July 16, 1861 to March 30, 1865 describing his experiences in the Civil War, and B&W photograph of Captain P. Benner Wilson dated 1861/1862.
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1861-09-16 Letter from P. Benner Wilson to his brother, Frank S. Wilson
Civil War
Capt. Wilson is only about a month into his enlistment. Capt. Wilson is hoping for an appointment to Major with the help of Governor Curtin. Capt. Wilson wants his brother to order him two heavy blankets with his name on them and his rank; he will let his brother know whether it should be 'Capt. or Maj.'. Capt. Wilson is staying at a boarding house.
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