Robert Sherry papers 1861-1867 Sherry, Robert

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Robert Sherry papers 1861-1867 Sherry, Robert

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Robert Sherry enlisted in the 21st New York Infantry during the Civil War, a regiment that was beset with discipline and logistical problems, and and by a pattern of mutual animosity between officers and enlisted men. His letters to his wife, Caroline, provide valuable insight into the problems of the regiment and his deep hostility toward officers.

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