Letter, 1863 May 23.

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Letter, 1863 May 23.

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Letter written at camp near Aquia Creek, Virginia that contains news about Company I in the aftermath of the battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Bloomer wrote about missing the battle, having rejoined the Company as they were retreating. He noted there were few casualties among the men of Company I. He also discussed the fate of fellow soldier, William E. Hopkins, who was captured in action at Chancellorsville.

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 137th (1862-1863). Company I.

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Bloomer, Hiram Reynolds, 1845-1911

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Civil war soldier; enlisted 20 August 1862 at Trumansburg, New York, to serve three years; mustered in 3 September 1862 as first sergeant, Company I, 137th New York Infantry Regiment; wounded in action, 29 October 1863 at Wauhatche, Tennessee; transferred to Company G of the 5th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, 16 January 1865; discharged on 5 July 1865 at Indianapolis. From the description of Letter, 1863 May 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145408493 ...