CIVIL War Andersonville Prison- Soldier Letter Re Writing To A Pow Relative

Edwin T Scott of Cuba, New York served with the 12th New York Cavalry. An Original Civil War Letter from Sergeant Scott at Camp Palmer, North Carolina, dated July 24th, 1864 to "My Dear Wife" (Celora M Stebbbins Scott) of Richburg, NY. "If I get a return, which I believe rather doubtful, I will let you know".

He writes of the delightful weather and describes the foliage. And says he will be at home to play with Little Lucy who will be 2 years old.

Please send her picture if she has grown any. He asks her to write of how she is prospering, and of and her health, and signs "-"Very affectionately yours Ed.

Some of Edwin Scott's letters have been published online, he almost always signs simply "Ed". Comes w service info- Edwin survives the War but wife Cellora's brother' Hank (William Henry Stetbbins, 85th New York) was captured with his regiment at the Surrender of the Union forces at Plymouth, North Carolina in April, 1864 and sent to Andersonville Prison dies a Prisoner of War within few months. 2pp 8 x 11 ink, minor age spots, edge wear, Overall VG. Comes w transcript of the letter. General Orders and other imprints.

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