Charming and personal wartime letter written by Jacob F. Smith of Company E, 127th Pennsylvania Volunteers, dated August 21, 1862, from Camp Welles, Virginia. The letter is penned to “Dear Sallie” and reflects the early enthusiasm and adjustment to army life of a newly enlisted soldier. Smith describes his recent enlistment, movement south from Pennsylvania, and his impressions of Virginia, noting its unfamiliar landscape and the novelty of military life. Particularly appealing is the patriotic letterhead featuring a portrait of George Washington with the slogan “God and our Country,” a popular motif in Civil War-era stationery. The correspondence captures a moment before the regiment’s later involvement with the Army of the Potomac, offering insight into the experiences of a short-term nine-month volunteer early in his service. 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 typical fold lines from mailing and storage. Light toning and scattered staining present, including a more noticeable stain along the lower left portion of the first page. Minor edge wear and handling marks throughout. Ink remains legible, and the printed patriotic illustration is clear.