Civil War letter of Alexander Nilson, 1862 Dec. 23.

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Civil War letter of Alexander Nilson, 1862 Dec. 23.

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Letter, from Alexander Nilson to his brother and fellow soldier John Nilson, about his experiences aboard the "Pringle" as they sailed down the Mississippi River.

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Nilson, Alexander

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Union soldier; enlisted 1862, as corporal, in the 67th Indiana Infantry Regiment, Company K; mustered out, 1865. From the description of Civil War letter of Alexander Nilson, 1862 Dec. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166428826 ...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 67th (1862-1864). Company K

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Nilson, John

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John Nilson was born in Pennsylvania ca. 1832. During the 1850s he moved to Jackson County, Indiana. By 1860 he was married and employed as a harness maker in Woodville, Indiana. His wife's name was Charity. During the Civil War Nilson was mustered into the army at Evansville, Indiana on August 8, 1861 and given the rank of corporal. He served with Company G of the 25th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. On August 18, 1864 Nilson was promoted to 1st lieutenant and by January 1, 1865 promoted again to c...