Correspondence, 186u.

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Correspondence, 186u.

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Letter, (undated, but from the Civil War) from Camp Benton to Battle Creek, describing camp life, his horse, the weather, landscape, death of two men, and the quality of Southern soil. Included is a photocopy of his service record.

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Clarke Historical Library

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Mason, James, 1843-1918

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Mason was part of the Merril Horse unit, which formed in Battle Creek (Mich.) but was not accepted for use by the governor of Michigan. Instead, the unit later became part of Missouri 2nd Cavalry, Company H. Mason, from Calhoun County (Mich.), enlisted at the age of 18 in Aug. 1861. He was mustered in Sept. 1861. Later, he re-enlisted in Jan. 1864 and was mustered in June 1864. He was promoted to Corporal in Dec. 1864 and mustered out at Nashville (Tenn.) in 1865. After the war he lived in Cinci...

United States. Army. Missouri Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865). Company H.

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