Papers, 1862-1865.

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Papers, 1862-1865.

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Civil War letters of Joshua and brother Merrit to their parents. Topics include battles of Missionary Ridge, Tenn., and Fredericksburg; military conscription; drafting of blacks in Maryland; the seige of Petersburg; Sherman's march; living conditions; desertions; pay; furloughs; and military duties.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Union soldier, from Ithaca (Tompkins Co.), N.Y. From the description of Papers, 1862-1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19347921 ...