Relic Condition Pack Used by 65th Ohio Soldier....

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Relic Condition Pack Used by 65th Ohio Soldier. This wood frame knapsack was carried by Pvt. Benjamin Mooney, Co. G, 65th Ohio Vol. Infantry and was sent home by him upon his muster out in June, 1865. Written on a piece of leather attached to the top of the item is "Benjamin Mooney/Fremont/Ohio." Also with it is an address label Mooney fashioned from a strip of animal hide and attached to the pack on which he wrote "Benjamin Mooney/Fremont Sandusky Co. Ohio." On the label are the remains of an express company label indicating it was sent from Monroeville, Alabama. The soldier most likely had filled the knapsack with personal items and souvenirs and used it as a shipping container when he no longer needed it. The tarred cotton finish shows much age with many splits and missing pieces. Only one shoulder strap remains. The front flap is brittle and almost completely detached. Mooney enlisted in September, 1864 and mustered out with the unit in June, 1865 after seeing hard fighting at Nashville, Tenn. A piece with much character and a great Ohio pedigree.