Well-written Civil War letter from Lieutenant S. A. Welby of the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry, dated February 1865, recounting a five-day scouting expedition along the Blackwater River in Virginia during the closing months of the war. The letter describes the search for guerrilla forces, the discovery of abundant food supplies, and the resulting liveliness among the troops, while also referencing the dangers posed by bushwhackers and the harsh realities of cavalry operations. Welby provides personal reflections on camp life, the war’s progress, and hopes for its conclusion, offering both operational and emotional insight. The group is accompanied by related enclosures referenced in the letter, including a small three-cornered paper used on picket duty, a handwritten order slip, period printed ephemera, and a postal cover, forming a cohesive and attributable soldier’s correspondence group. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.

Good, with fold lines throughout, scattered staining, and areas of light ink typical of field-written letters; accompanying items show expected wear and handling.