Papers 1862-1887 (bulk 1862-1863).

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Papers 1862-1887 (bulk 1862-1863).

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Papers primarily include correspondence received by James Callen during the Civil War from his brother David Callen, a sargeant in the 4th Pennsylvania Calvary, John Irwin and Joseph Moreland, both of whom served in the 4th Calvary and Samuel Moore, who served in the medical corps. These letters include information on campaigns, including the Battle of Fredericksburg (Va.) 1862, camp, life, medical conditions, family concerns and news of friends in the war.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Callen, David.

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Pennsylvania Calvary. 4th Regiment.

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Irwin, John Rice, 1930-

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Diplomat. From the description of Reminiscences of John Irwin: oral history, 1987. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122481430 John Irwin was Deputy Commissionary General of Issues for the Western District for the United States in 1781 and appointed Judge in the Court of Common Pleas for Westmoreland County in 1795. From the description of Papers, 1778-1820. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122440909 ...

Moreland, Joseph.

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Callen Family.

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James Callen, recipient of most of these letters, lived in the West Manchester neighborhood of Allegheny, Pa. David Callen and Joseph Moreland served as sergeants and John Irwin as a private in the Pennsylvania 4th Calvary, 64th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers. These men, along with Samuel Moore, appear to have been close friends in Allegheny, Pa. From the description of Papers 1862-1887 (bulk 1862-1863). (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 28810015 ...

Moore, Samuel, M.D.

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Samuel Moore was a landowner in Philadelphia and Chester County, Pa. From the description of Receipt book and commonplace book, 1765-1788. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122316633 Mormon pioneer and farmer in Provo, Utah. From the description of Letters, 1875-1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122622678 Early Mormon pioneer. From the description of Mortgage, 1844 Oct. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122535552 ...