Letters, 1861-1862.

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Letters, 1861-1862.

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The collection consists chiefly of letters James Adsit sent his wife, Mary, regarding his experiences of military service during the Civil War. He details life in various army camps in Virginia and Maryland, weather conditions, and the state of his health and his many afflictions. His last letter of October 13, 1862 discusses the Battle of Antietam, where he was seriously wounded. The collection also includes two letters Mary received from the hospital regarding the death of her husband.

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New York State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6831968

New York State Library

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 97th (1862-1865)

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Adsit, Mary.

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Adsit, James, ca. 1836-1862.

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Civil was soldier from Oppenheim, Fulton County, New York; enlisted, 26 September 1861, at Lassellville, Fulton County, New York, to serve three years in the 97th New York Regiment of Infantry; mustered in as private, Company F, 16 October 1861; wounded in action 17 September 1862 at Antietam, Maryland; died of his wounds, 18 October 1862. From the description of Letters, 1861-1862. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 145407961 ...