1906 Veteran of Cole's Cavalry Handwritten Letter About the Civil War

A handwritten letter and stampless cover from Civil War veteran James A. Scott, dated Aug. 17, 1906, to fellow war veteran Capt. A. M. Walker in Gettysburg, PA. They served together in "Cole's" Cavalry, 1st Maryland Potomac Home Brigade. In the letter Scott recounts his memories from the war while on his current leisure trip with wife, which is retracing some of the routes of Cole's Cavalry. Nice details contained within. A typewritten transcription of the letter also comes with the documents. 

Condition of lot is used; showing wear, soiling, staining, etc.

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From Gil Barrett Collection.