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1863 Letter with envelope by William S, Downing to George Benscoter. This letter, dated January 4, 1863, and postmarked January 7, 1863, thanks his friend for a previous letter. The letter states, "we are drilling with the pick and Shovel we went over into Virginna (sic) when we first came down hear (sic) . . .we have been helping to build a fort they call it fort Slocum." He mentions three others in his unit: C. Hagenbaugh, George B. Howlan , and Christopher Boston. They served in I Company of the 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry. The envelope is addressed to G. M. Benscoter, Red Rock, Luzerne County, Penna. Red Rock is about 25 miles west of Wilkes-Barre. The letter is written is pencil; he mentions that they have no access to pen and ink. He also mentions that a slave owner told that slaves were more trouble than they were worth. We also have information on the mustering in and out of these soldiers; it will be included with your purchase. Item CS9000     $69.99SOLD