Union soldier Henry Civil War letters, 1862-1865.

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Union soldier Henry Civil War letters, 1862-1865.

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Letters by a Union officer who enlisted in the 110th New York Infantry Regiment in 1862, then later served in the 96th U. S. Infantry, Corps d'Afrique. Written to his mother, letters recount a march to Port Hudson, Louisiana (March 18, 1863), detailing the confiscation and destruction of livestock and property by soldiers, and skirmishes with Confederate troops. Letters also describes an attack on Union boats near Port Hudson in which the "Mississippi" was set aflame by the enemy and exploded (Mar. 18, 1863); the siege of Port Hudson (June 30,1863); and occupation of a home in New Orleans by Union officers (Feb. 1865).

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 110th. Company A.

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