Narrative, 1861.

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Narrative, 1861.

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A manuscript and printed version of a narrative by Captain Strong of his capture by Confederates and escape, Sept. 6, 1861, and statements of other members of the 2nd Regiment Wisconsin Infantry discrediting his account; with a map showing the location of the alleged attack.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6849583

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Strong, William Emerson, 1840-1891

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Civil war soldier who helped raise the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry in April 1861, was later assigned to duty with General William B. McPherson, and served at the Siege of Vicksburg, the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's march to the sea, breveted Brigadier General in 1865. Friends with Captain Andrew Hickenlooper, chief of artillery, of the Army of the Tennessee, whom he calls "my hero". After McPherson's death, General Howard took over as commander of the Army of the Tennessee and Strong served as his ...

United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1864)

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