George W. Barr papers 1855-1865 1861-1865 Barr, George W.

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George W. Barr papers 1855-1865 1861-1865 Barr, George W.

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The Barr papers consist of the Civil War letters of George W. Barr, who served as a surgeon in the 64th New York Infantry Regiment. Barr's letters describe his experience with the army as well as the aftermath of battles and his criticism of the ineptitude of generals and politicians.

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Barr, George W., b. 1832.

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Barr, Lavinia Ayer

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Barr, George W., b. 1832 Rank : Surgeon Regiment : 64th New York Infantry Regiment (1861-1865) Service :1861 November 13-1863 February 4 George W. Barr was born in 1832, probably in Gowanda, N.Y., where, until 1865, he owned property adjacent to his father's farm. Barr studied medicine at the Buffalo Medical College and was engaged in private practice in Gowanda in 1861, when, at the relatively youthful age of 29, he was appointed surg...