Albert G. Martin papers 1863-1884 Martin, Albert G.

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Albert G. Martin papers 1863-1884 Martin, Albert G.

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Albert Martin, a Canadian citizen, enlisted in the 16th New York Cavalry at the age of 18. His letters home during the Civil War describe skirmishes with Mosby's Rangers and the frequent desertions from his regiment, as well as his stay in Belle Island Prison.

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Martin, Albert G., b. ca.1845 Rank : Private Regiment : 16th New York Cavalry Regiment. Co. B (1863-1865) Service : 1863 May-? When the Martin family moved from Ontario, Canada, in 1863, it seemed unlikely that their 18-year old son, Albert, would enlist in the army. In May, however, Albert rashly ran off to Plattsburg, N.Y., and enlisted in Company B of the 16th New York Cavalry. Despite feeling considerable remorse at abandoning his ...