The Samuel R. Beardsley papers, 1845-1879 (bulk 1861-1864)

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The Samuel R. Beardsley papers, 1845-1879 (bulk 1861-1864)

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Contains mainly letters written from Beardsley to his family during the Civil War (1861-1865). Also included are: military commissions and diplomas (1850-64); official correspondence and general orders from the New York Adjutant and Inspector General's offices (1857-58); miscellaneous family letters and documents (1845-79) and a diary written by his son of a trip through Panama to San Diego, Calif. sometime during the 1870's.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7126208

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 24th (1861-1863)

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New York (State). Militia

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Levies were special regiments recruited under provisions of the legislature which entitled recruits to plots of unappropriated land. From the description of Levy certificates issued record book. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617529 ...

Beardsley, Samuel, approximately 1792-

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Beardsley was from Oswgo, N.Y. and was a commander of the 48th New York State Militia in 1857. He became a Lt. Colonel during the Civil War with the 24th New York Infantry. During 1861 he was with McClellan's forces near Washington DC and was with a division commanded by McDowell stationed at Upton Hall, Va. In 1862 he was stationed at Booth Station, Aquia Creek, Rappahannock and Warrenton, Va. and participated in the 2nd battle of Bull Run. By 1863 he saw action around Fredericksburg, Va. and t...