Civil War letter of Arthur A. Blandin, 1863 Nov. 4.

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Civil War letter of Arthur A. Blandin, 1863 Nov. 4.

Autograph letter signed by Arthur A. Blandin, describing in graphic detail the execution he witnessed in camp, at Warrenton, Va., of a Union deserter who attempted to aid troops of Confederate raider John Mosby.

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United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 15th (1861-1865)

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United States. Army. Massachusetts Light Artillery Battery, 10th (1862-1865)

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Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916

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John Singleton Mosby (1833-1916) of Powhatan County, Va., was a lawyer and Confederate officer. Mosby was educated at the University of Virginia and worked as a lawyer in Washington County, Va., prior to the Civil War. In 1861, Mosby enlisted in the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He was eventually promoted to colonel and led the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry. After the war Mosby returned to practicing law in Warrenton, Va., and San Francisco, Calif. He also served at the United States Consul in Ho...

Roberts, John, -1863

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Blandin, Arthur A., 1843-1917

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Resident of Charlestown, Mass.; 1862, enlisted as private in 10th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery; mustered out, 1865. From the description of Civil War letter of Arthur A. Blandin, 1863 Nov. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166428902 ...