The Thomas M. Covert papers, 1861-1865.

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The Thomas M. Covert papers, 1861-1865.

Personel correspondence written by Covert to his wife (1861-1865) ; miscellaneous correspondence from other people related to Covert (1862-1863). Typed transcripts of all letters (n.d.).

1 box.

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United States. Army. Ohio Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865)

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United States. Army. General Hospital (Cleveland, Ohio)

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Covert, Thomas M.

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Thomas M. Covert was a member of the 6th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry from 1862-1985. During 1861 he was stationed at Warren, Ohio and Camp Hutchins. He was at Camp Denison, Camp Chase and at New Creek with Fremont's and Singles' Divisions in 1862. He saw action in Virginia. He contracted typhoid fever and was sent to Mt. Pleasent Hospital from Dec. 1863 through early 1864. He returned to action around Warrenton, Va. but was sent to the U.S. General Hospital at Cleveland, Ohio as a patient fr...