Henry Grimes Marshall papers 1862-1865 Marshall, Henry Grimes

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Henry Grimes Marshall papers 1862-1865 Marshall, Henry Grimes

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The Henry Grimes Marshall papers consist of letters written by Marshall to his family while serving with the Union Army, including time spent as an officer in the 29th Connecticut Infantry Regiment (Colored). Marshall's letters describe the events taking place around him as well as his thoughts about African American regiments, women's roles in war, and his reactions to the war.

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