Correspondence / A.H. Young. 1862-1866.

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Correspondence / A.H. Young. 1862-1866.

Chiefly letters to his wife, describing experiences while stationed at Fort Jefferson, St. Augustine, and as paymaster and quartermaster in the Union Army. One letter to John P. Hale. Comments on generals Hunter and McClellan; comments on Black soldiers. Describes experiences as paymaster in western army, and negotiations with Indians, 1865-1866; mentions James Bridger.

ca. 150 items : ill. ; 27 cm. or smaller.

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