William Cockrum letters, 1863.

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William Cockrum letters, 1863.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317485447

The collection contains two letters written by Cockrum while at Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. In the tintype portrait, he is wearing an officer's uniform.

2 letters, 1 framed tintype.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7324915

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Cockrum, William Monroe, 1837-1924

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William Cockrum was a soldier in the 42nd Indiana Regiment. He was taken prisoner and sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia where he remained for eight months. After the war, Cockrum returned home to Gibson County, Indiana where he resumed farming. From the description of William Cockrum letters, 1863. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 317485447 ...

Libby Prison

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 42nd (1861-1865)

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Mustered into service 9 Oct. 1861 and remained in service until 21 July 1865; regiment saw action in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina; battle sites include Stones River (Tenn.), Chattanooga (Tenn.), Chickamauga (Ga.), Resaca and Picketts Mill (Ga.), and Atlanta (Ga.). From the description of Account books, 1863-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70969745 ...