Papers, 1854-1873; bulk 1862-1865.

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Papers, 1854-1873; bulk 1862-1865.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/21667748

The collection contains mostly Crawley's Civil War service papers, including commissions, quartermaster reports, letters recommending him for advancement, orders, and his discharge. Edwin P. Stanton's letter of March 10, 1868 contains a note by Schuyler Colfax.

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 87th (1862-1865)

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Organized in South Bend, Indiana in 1862, the 87th Indiana Regiment was mustered in on 31 August. The 87th saw action in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and the Carolinas. While in the Carolinas the Pioneer Brigade became legendary for its construction of roads and bridges. The regiment moved up to Richmond, Virginia and on to Washington City where it participated in General Sherman's grand review. The 87th was mustered out on 21 June 1865. From the description of Documents, 1863-1865....

Crawley, James A.

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James A. Crawley was a Putnam County justice of the peace and a lawyer in Greencastle, Ind. During the Civil War he served with the 87th Indiana Volunteers as quartermaster and captain. Other items deal with Crawley's law career. From the description of Papers, 1854-1873; bulk 1862-1865. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 21667748 ...