December 1864 Civil War letter written from Signal Hill, Virginia outside Petersburg by William Wennel to George V. Corl. Writer respectfully declines Corl's invitation to a Ball.
Signal Hill, Virginia: n.a., 1864.
Letter. Letter. Approximately 8" x 10." Paper is folded with contents written on two sides of the 4 pages.
Written letter from Signal Hill, Virginia near Petersburg December 23, 1864 a couple of days before Christmas. The writer is in Camp with the 55th Regiment (likely the 55th Pennsylvania Regiment) and expresses his thanks for the invitation to a Ball. He states, "I am sorry I cannot participate in your company but hope you will have success and enjoy yourselves. We are present encamped at Signal Hill and in good quarters duty not heavy the weather is clear but cold..."
A few records for William Wennel 55th Pennsylvania Regiment Company G. were found on the internet. A listing for George V. Corl, Civil War Veteran, is located on find a grave dot com. Good. Item #36373
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