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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1863-01-15/1863-01-16 Letter from P. Benner Wilson to his sister, Mary E. D. Wilson
Civil War
Major Wilson notes that the 2nd PA Cavalry has not been paid since the end of June with some soldiers not paid since the end of April; the men are uneasy in that they have families that need it very bad. Major Wilson is in temporary command of the 2nd PA Cavalry. Major Wilson wants to see his sister.
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