Camp 10th Connecticut Volunteers, Seabrook Island, S.C., June 15th, 1863

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Camp 10th Connecticut Volunteers, Seabrook Island, S.C., June 15th, 1863, by Benjamin T. Wright to wife Abbie.
An important historical letter. Subjects of interest in the letter will help research support in these areas:
South Carolina in 1863 | 10th CT Vols | 24th Mass Vols | General Gilmore | General Hunter | Admiral Foote | Folly Island | Morris Island | Tybee Island | Charleston in 1863 | Chaplain and religious life of soldiers
I have been purchasing Benjamin T. Wright (10th CT) letters off the market for the past several years. This first one is offered with the expectation that I will list several more related letters in the near future. Let's see how this one does first.
Lieutenant Benjamin T. Wright, was a resident of Greenwich, Conn., when he enlisted on September 13, 1861, as a sergeant, and was mustered into Co. I, 10th Connecticut Infantry. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant, January 8, 1863; 1st lieutenant, June 6, 1864; and mustered out of the service on October 17, 1864.
The previous owner, from whom I acquired this letter provided this accurate description.
"Very fine condition, with some light staining, excellent content, very newsy, 8 page, 1863 South Carolina letter. The letter is unsigned, however, I guarantee that it was written by Lieutenant Benjamin Wright in his very distinctive handwriting style. It came out of a large group of his war date personal correspondence that I bought many years ago."
I agree with the previous owner.  It is quite easy to discern Wright's personal handwriting and this one is unmistakable. The content itself is conclusive that it was written by Benjamin Wright.
8 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by Lieutenant Benjamin Wright, to his wife Abbie. Excellent 1863 Charleston, South Carolina campaign content.
Bid with Confidence from a seller/collector with over 20 years experience.