Letters, 1862-1863.

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Letters, 1862-1863.

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Group of letters Calvin Haynes sent to his wife, Lucy, regarding his experiences military service during the Civil War. The letters detail the Union Army surrender of Harper's Ferry in September 1862, and subsequent period of parole in Chicago, before returning to Virginia in December 1862. Thereafter, the letters detail winter encampment near Centerville, Virginia, and the march to Gettysburg beginning in June 1863. The letters conclude July 18, 1863 with a vivid depiction of "Pickett's Charge" during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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American Periodical Series I

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Haynes, Calvin A.

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Civil War soldier from Troy, New York; served as a sergeant in Company E of the 125th New York Regiment of Infantry; promoted to rank of second lieutenant in January 1864, serving in Company B of 25th Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops. From the description of Letters, 1862-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122601675 ...

United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 125th (1862-1865)

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Regiment raised in upstate New York, primarily in Troy and Rensselaer County. From the description of 125th New York Infantry records, 1862-1865. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58781470 ...