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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1862-07-24 Letter from P. Benner Wilson to his brother, Frank S. Wilson
Civil War
Capt. Wilson is sending his pay of $250 home which he got by traveling to Washington D. C. The 2nd PA Cavalry in general has not been paid yet. The 2nd PA Cavalry is about to march to Richmond.
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