William M. McArthur papers, 1862.

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William M. McArthur papers, 1862.

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The collection consists of a letter from William M. McArthur, Tybee Island (Ga.) to his mother in Livingston (Me.) on May 5, 1862. McArthur describes Tybee Island's flora and fauna, the bombardment of Fort Pulaski, his command of troops, and the honor of hoisting the flag after the surrender. The collection also contains a letter from Cmdr. C.R.P. Rodgers of the U.S.S. Wabash, Port Royal Harbor (S.C.), to Lt. Charles H. Robinson of the 8th Maine Infantry Regiment commending the actions of William M. McArthur during the bombardment of Ft. Pulaski.

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403631

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Rodgers, C. R. P. (Christopher Raymond Perry), 1819-1892

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Christopher Raymond Perry Rodgers, American naval officer, commander of the Pacific Squadron from 1878-1880. From the description of Letter book relating to his Pacific Squadron command, 1878-1880. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702171236 From the description of Letter book : relating to his Pacific Squadron command, 1878-1880. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83330434 ...

Robinson, Charles M., 1949-....

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McArthur, William M.

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William M. McArthur, Union soldier with Company I of the 8th Maine Infantry Regiment. From the description of William M. McArthur papers, 1862. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476803 ...

United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1864)

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