John W. Burke memoir 1861-1862 Burke, John W.

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John W. Burke memoir 1861-1862 Burke, John W.

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This memoir, tentatively attributed to John W. Burke, documents one man's Civil War service. The writing style vividly conveys the emotions of the battlefield, the sights and smells of death, and the trivia of daily life in camp.

84 pages

eng,

William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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New York Infantry. 81st Regt

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Burke, John W., ca. 1834-1864

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Burke, John W., ca. 1834-1864 Rank : Private, Sgt., 1st Lieut. (Co. K, 1862 July 22) Regiment : 81st New York Infantry Regiment. Co. H (1861-1865) Service : 1861 November 20-1864 June 1 In November 20, 1861, John W. Burke traveled with a group of recruits from Sag Harbor, Long Island, to Oswego to enlist in the 81st Infantry (2nd Oswego Regiment), under command of a Long Islander, Edwin Rose. Burke had had previous military experience ...