Papers, 1860-1890.

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Papers, 1860-1890.

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This series is comprised almost entirely of correspondence that would be useful for research on the social life and customs of small towns and rural areas of New York State during the Civil War and subsequent reconstruction period. In particular, the letters addressed to Perry Miller from his siblings while serving in the Union Army, contain not only discussions of their own everyday activities and experiences, but also a considerable amount of news about people and events in the community. Also included is some interesting commentary on the imposition of conscription and reactions to news about various battles. After the war, the letters concern less serious matters, with the bulk of them being love letters written by Perry Miller to his future wife, Phoebe Jaesbury of Catskill, New York.

2 boxes (.75 cu. ft.)

American Periodical Series I

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SNAC Resource ID: 6731784

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Miller, Perry Ray, 1962-

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 117th (1862-1865). Company B.

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Miller, Giles B.

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Miller Family.

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Perry B. Miller, whose family resided in the vicinity of Camden, New York served first as corporal and later as sergeant with Company B of the 117th New York Regiment of Infantry, 1862-1865. After the war, ca. 1867, he married Phoebe Jaesbury of Catskill, New York. They had two children, Frank and Lucy. From the description of Papers, 1860-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122488058 ...

Higby, Nellie Miller.

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Jaesbury Family.

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Miller, Phoebe Jaesbury.

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Miller, Sarah Alison

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