George D. Benedict letters
Published: 1863
Language: eng
Number of pages: 35
Subjects: Benedict, George D., fl. 1863-1864.; United States. Army -- Military life -- History.; United States. Army. New York Dragoons, 1st (1863-1865); United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 130th (1862-1863); Soldiers -- New York (State) -- Correspondence.; Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence.; Maryland -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.; New York (State) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns.; Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Genres: Correspondence.
Description: Letters, 1863-1864, from George D. Benedict, a Union soldier serving with the 1st New York Dragoons in Virginia and Maryland, to his wife, Sarah Benedict, at Belvidere, Allegany County, N.Y., and one letter from James Hall to Sarah Benedict telling her that her husband had been severely wounded. Benedict's letters describe military life, including picket duty, food, pay, and health, as well as news of fighting and news about friends.