Papers of George H. Mellish, 1862-1865.

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Papers of George H. Mellish, 1862-1865.

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Letters from George H. Mellish to his parents posted from various places in Virginia and Maryland in 1862-1865. Mellish's letters home contain accounts and discussions of the military operation in the Eastern front in 1862-1865: battle of Fredericksburg, Burnside's second campaign (Mud March), duty in New York, military operations at Salem Heights, Bristoe, Rappahanock Station, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign, Appomatox campaign, march to and duty at Danville. Letters of Mary Mellish to her son discuss family matters and news from Woodstock, Vermont.

187 pieces.1 box.

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