Papers, 1855-1922, bulk 1855-1866.

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Papers, 1855-1922, bulk 1855-1866.

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Family correspondence, Civil War correspondence, and a photocopy of a journal article. Pre-war family correspondence is from Silas Dooley to relatives in Iowa and Ohio. Civil War letters are from Rufus Dooley, family members in service, and family at home. There are letters from Rufus, brothers Atellus and Bart, relatives serving with the 31st and 72nd Indiana regiments, and letters from home from parents Sarah and Silas. Topics include military action, camp life, and the collapse of morale of troops kept in service after the war's end.

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 31st (1861-1865)

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Dooley, Silas S., d. ca. 1874.

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United States. Army. Indiana Heavy Artillery Regiment, 1st (1863-1866)

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The 21st Indiana Infantry Regiment was organized in July 1861 in Indianapolis and saw duty in Baltimore and New Orleans. In February 1863 it was changed to the First Heavy Artillery and served in the Gulf of Mexico region until it was mustered out in 1866. From the description of Records, 1861-1865. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 32648057 ...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 72nd (1862-1865)

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Dooley, Rufus, 1842-1927

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A native and resident of Parke County, Ind., Dooley served during the Civil War with the 21st Indiana Volunteers, remaining with the unit when it reorganized as the 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery Regiment. He returned to Parke County, moved to Rockville, and sold hardware and farm implements. From the description of Papers, 1855-1922, bulk 1855-1866. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 38867854 ...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 21st (1861-1863)

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Dooley, Sarah A., d. 1894.

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