Civil War letters, 1862-1865.

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Civil War letters, 1862-1865.

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The collection contains over 100 Civil War letters, written by Bartmess while serving with the 8th Indiana Cavalry in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, to his family in Jay County, Ind. Topics include the Battles of Vicksburg and Murfreesboro; politics; equipment and supplies; and the importance of religion and family. There are several other letters from other family members as well.

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7251347

Indiana Historical Society Library

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United States. Army. Indiana Cavalry Regiment, 8th (1863-1865)

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The 8th Indiana Cavalry was first organized in Indianapolis in 1861 as the 8th Indiana Infantry. In April 1863 the regiment was given horses and served as mounted infantry. On 15 October 1863 the regiment changed from infantry to cavalry and was reorganized as the 8th Indiana Cavalry. From the description of Records, 1864. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70286945 ...

Bartmess, Jacob W.

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Bartmess served during the Civil War with the 8th Indiana Cavalry, mainly in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. A resident of Jay County, Ind., Bartmess was a circuit rider, farmer, and blacksmith. From the description of Civil War letters, 1862-1865. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 27970743 ...