Papers, 1864-1917.

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Papers, 1864-1917.

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Consists of letters, documents, and memorabilia relating to the military career of Captain Henry J. Messing, to the 179th Regiment, Co. G, New York Volunteer Infantry with which he served, and to his participation in the encampments of the Grand Army of the Republic.

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Grand Army of the Republic

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Founded in 1866, in Decatur, Ill. From the description of Grand Army of the Republic scrapbooks, 1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 276172404 The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of Civil War Union military veterans, formed in Decatur, Illinois in 1866. The GAR became one of the first advocacy groups in American politics, lobbying for black veterans, pensions, and supporting Republican candidates. The GAR waned during the 1870s as the ...

Messing, Henry J., 1844-

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United States. Army. Regiment Infantry, New York Volunteers, 179th (1864-1865)

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