Hacker brothers papers 1861-1988 1861-1863 Hacker brothers papers

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Hacker brothers papers 1861-1988 1861-1863 Hacker brothers papers

The Hacker brothers papers consist of letters written by two enthusiastic Union soldiers serving with the Michigan Infantry in the early years of the Civil War. The collection also contains letters from other Michigan soldiers and a female aid worker.

388 items (0.75 linear feet)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6391332

William L. Clements Library

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McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885

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Hacker, Philip W., 1835-1863 Rank : Private, Corporal Regiment : 5th Michigan Infantry Regiment. Co. I (1861-1865) Service : 1861 August 6-1863 February 26 Hacker, Rohloff Charles, d. 1863 Rank : Private, Corporal Regiment : 2nd Michigan Infantry Regiment. Co. G (1861-1865) Service : 1861 May 17-1863 November 24 Rohloff and Philip Hacker were early and enthusiastic volunteers in the Civil...

Poe, O. M. (Orlando Metcalfe), 1832-1895

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