Adam Marty correspondence, 1861-1919 (bulk 1861-1863).

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Adam Marty correspondence, 1861-1919 (bulk 1861-1863).

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Originals and typescript copies of correspondence (1861-1863, 1918-1919) of a member of Company B, 1st Regiment of Minnesota Infantry, during the Civil War. Seven letters to a friend, Henry A. Jackman of Stillwater (Minn.), describe the regiment's activity and movements (Nov. 1861-April 1862). The final two letters (1918-1919) were written from Germany by Colonel George E. Leach, 151st F.A. (First Minnesota Artillery), and request information on Marty's Last Man's Club.

1 folder, and 1 oversize item in separate folder.

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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