George D. Benedict letters, 1863-1864.

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George D. Benedict letters, 1863-1864.

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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.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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