John D. Babb family papers, 1862-1865.

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John D. Babb family papers, 1862-1865.

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The collection consists of correspondence between John D. Babb and his family from 1862-1865. The correspondence describes his activities in the military, divided allegiances of the people of Baltimore, life in Baltimore during the War; the Babb family's feelings on slavery and the War are also expressed. Military documents include a receipt, an honorable discharge, and a pension claim.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6927014

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Babb, John D.

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John D. Babb, Union soldier, was probably born in Maryland, ca. 1842; his date of death is unknown. His father was a baker in Baltimore, Maryland, and his parents, and sister, Agnes (d. 1864), were patriotic unionists. Babb served with the 5th Maryland Regiment, Maryland Volunteer Infantry, in Maryland and Virginia, and was captured and sent to Libby Prison. He was exchanged, then wounded in battle and sent to a hospital at Fort Monroe until he was discharged. From the description of...

Babb family.

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United States. Army. Maryland Infantry Regiment, 5th. Company B.

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Libby Prison

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