Smith, Benjamin R., b. 1840. Letter, 1861 August 23. 1 item. Location: Misc:S. Smith enlisted in the 2nd Louisiana Infantry Regiment in 1861. Wounded twice during the Civil War, he returned to duty each time. Smith continued to serve in the army until his unit surrendered at Appomattox in 1865. Letter from Camp Magruder, Virginia, to Smith's friend, R. H. Carnal, of Alexandria, Louisiana, discussing Carnal's recent visit to Richmond; the general enthusiasm and confidence of Smith's unit; and other matters related to mutual friends. Available on microfilm 5735: University Publications of America Confederate Military Manuscripts Series B, Reel 18. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1676.