William Harper letter, 16 March 1862.

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William Harper letter, 16 March 1862.

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The collection contains a letter written by Harper with the 47th Indiana at "Knew Madrid" [New Madrid], Missouri to his wife, Lidia, in Wells County, Indiana, 16 March 1862. In his letter he tells of the regiment's engagement at New Madrid and the storming of Fort Thompson.

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Harper, William

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William Harper was born in Indiana around 1834. In 1861, he was living in Nottingham, Wells County, Indiana, when he enlisted in Company A of the 47th Indiana Regiment. Harper was mustered out of the regiment as a sergeant on 23 October 1865. In 1880, he and his wife, Lidia, were living in Indianapolis where he was working as a cooper. From the description of William Harper letter, 16 March 1862. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 192099581 ...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 47th (1861-1865). Company A.

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