Josiah Edmond King papers 1862-1865 King, Josiah Edmond

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Josiah Edmond King papers 1862-1865 King, Josiah Edmond

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Serving in the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry and then in the 147th, Josiah King witnessed some of the most memorable events of the war, including Gettysburg, Atlanta, and the March to the Sea. His letters home contain observations and asides, particularly on the Presidential election of 1864, as well as itemized lists of goods to be sent from home.

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United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 142nd (1862-1865)

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King, Josiah Edmond Rank : Private; Corporal (1863 January 1); 2nd Lieutenant (1864 May 12); Adjutant (1864 August 5) Regiment : 28th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Co. N (1861-1865) 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Co. C and H (1862-1865) Service : 1861 August 30-1865 July 15 Little is known about Josiah Edmond King other than that his uncle, Charles L. Keck, was a resident of White Haven, Luzerne County, Pa., and that he was a ...