Avery B. Cain letters, 1861-1865.

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Avery B. Cain letters, 1861-1865.

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Civil war letters of Avery B. Cain of the U.S. 4th Infantry. A series of 43 letters from June 1, 1861 to April 5, 1865 from an officer in the regular army who started as a 2nd lieutenant and ended the war as a brevet major under Sykes. From Hampton, Va., the Monitor and Merrimac, he always praises McClellan, criticizes Sumner, describes 2nd Bull Run, and blames McDowell for its loss. The letters are written to his mother and father, in Rutland, Vt.

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McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885

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George Brinton McClellan (December 3, 1826 – October 29, 1885) was an American soldier, civil engineer, railroad executive, and politician who served as the 24th Governor of New Jersey. A graduate of West Point, McClellan served with distinction during the Mexican–American War (1846–1848), and later left the Army to work on railroads until the outbreak of the American Civil War (1861–1865). Early in the conflict, McClellan was appointed to the rank of major general and played an important role i...

Sumner, Edwin V. (Edwin Vose), 1797-1863

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American army officer. From the description of Autograph approval and signature on docketing slip of an undated application to the Governor of New York for recruits, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574229 ...

Virginia (Ironclad)

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 4th

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Monitor (Ironclad)

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McDowell, Irvin, 1818-1885

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American army officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to William W. Belknap, 1874 Apr. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607862 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, "My dear General" [William W. Belknap?], 1871 Jan. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606751 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to W.W. Belknap, 1872 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606754 Irvin ...

Merrimack (Frigate)

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Cain, Avery B., 1840-1879.

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Avery B. Cain (1840-1879) of Rutland, Vt., was commissioned 2nd lieutenant of the 4th U.S. Infantry in 1861, was promoted to 1st lieutenant in 1863, was named captain and brevet major in 1864 and 1865 for gallant and meritorious service. From the description of Avery B. Cain letters, 1861-1865. (Vermont Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36833969 ...