Papers, 1862-1864.

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Papers, 1862-1864.

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Contents include two diaries, 1862 and 1863; that provides brief summaries of events, activities, and weather for each day. These items are especially valuable for chronicling the movements and positions of Company E which was involved in the seige of Port Hudson, Lousiana. Also included is a letter addressed to Mrs. D.A. Doolittle of Oswego, NY from William Burr, who served in the 12th New York Cavalry Regiment. Dated 29 August 1864, from Camp Palmer, North Carolina. This letter mentions campaigns in North Carolina as well as personal and family matters. Other items include a muster roll of Company E of 110th New York Regiment of Infantry, 25 August 1862; and a photograph of Joseph E. Pennfield.

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American Periodical Series I

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United States Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 110th (1862-1865). Company E.

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Burr, William H., 1854-1933

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Businessman and public citizen of Westport, Conn.; b. 1854; d. 1933; son of William H. Burr (1808-1880). From the description of William H. Burr papers, 1766-1937. (Fairfield Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 438097797 ...

Pennfield, Joseph E.

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Civil War soldier; enrolled, 9 August 1862 at New Haven, New York (Oswego County) to serve three years; mustered in as a private, 110th New York Regiment of Infantry, Company E, 25 August 1862; promoted sergeant, 1 May 1864; mustered out with company, 25 August 1865, at Albany, New York. Commissioned, not mustered, second lieutenant, 21 October 1864, vice C.W. Denton promoted. From the description of Papers, 1862-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122683127 ...

United States. Army. New York Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1862-1865)

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