Papers, 1861-1868.

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Papers, 1861-1868.

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The collection consists primarily of letters written by Brucker to his wife during the Civil War, and 12 letters written while he was serving in the state legislature. Topics include the Battle of Shiloh, the siege of Vicksburg, and the Georgia campaign. The donor of the collection compiled supplementary materials to the letters, and this is included. Contents are typed transcripts and translations of letter extracts; photostats of correspondence relating to the 23rd Indiana Regiment held by the Indiana State Archives; biographical information about Brucker; and photostats of his military records from the National Archives.

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Brucker, Magnus, 1828-1874

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A native of Germany, Brucker studied medicine before immigrating to the U.S. in 1849. He settled in Troy, Perry County, Ind. Brucker was elected to the Indiana House in 1860 and 1866, and served as a surgeon with the 23rd Indiana Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. From the description of Papers, 1861-1868. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 31414838 ...