Benjamin Schwartz Letters, 1861-1868

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Benjamin Schwartz Letters, 1861-1868

These letters are written from or on behalf of Benjamin Schwartz, who was in stationed in Virginia the 5th Pennsylvania Calvary, Company F. The letters primarily document a brother's concern over his family's health and money he sends to his sister. There is limited discussion of skirmishes, troop movement, taking and being taken prisoner, and recurrent prediction that the war will end soon. Schwartz mentions that the Union camp at Williamsburg, Va. was burned by rebel forces.

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United States. Army. 5th Pennsylvania Calvary. Company F.

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Schwartz, Benjamin

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A Benjamin Swartz (alternate name: Benjamin F.Swartz), enlisted in the 5th Pennsylvania Calvary, Company F. His rank upon entering the regiment is listed as "Saddl.", his discharge rank was Sergeant. From the description of Benjamin Schwartz Letters, 1861-1868 (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 192075171 From the guide to the Benjamin Schwartz Papers, 1861-1868, (Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary) A Benjamin ...