Albert Davis papers 1861-1874 1861-1864 Davis, Albert papers

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Albert Davis papers 1861-1874 1861-1864 Davis, Albert papers

The Albert Davis papers contain letters written by Civil War soldier Albert Davis, of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment, Co. G. Davis described his regiment's roles in the battles of Ball’s Bluff, White Oak Swamp, Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6392464

William L. Clements Library

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United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 15th (1861-1865)

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Davis, Albert, 1842-1908.

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Davis, Angeline Leland, b. 1812.

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Albert Davis (1842-1908) was born in Upton, Massachusetts, to Daniel Davis and Angelina Leland. He was one of five children, though only his younger sister Angeline Louisa lived to adulthood. Albert enlisted in the Union Army on July 30, 1861, and served with the 15th Massachusetts Regiment, Co. G, for almost three years. He was wounded in the right forearm at the Battle of Antietam, and spent over five months at convalescent camps and hospitals. Shortly after returning to his regim...

United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 20th (1861-1865)

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Carver General Hospital (Washington, D.C.)

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