John J. Metzgar papers, 1861-1865, 1879, ca. 1918.

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John J. Metzgar papers, 1861-1865, 1879, ca. 1918.

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The collection includes letters John J. Metzgar wrote to his wife documenting his experiences during the Civil War; photocopies of letters relating to Metzgar's request for a leave of absence after he was injured in 1863; photocopies of muster rolls showing Metzgar's location and status during the war; a history of the 76th Ohio Infantry Regiment; an 1879 business letter; a picture postcard, circa 1918, of Sergeant William D. Metzgar with the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I; and other items.

About 100 items (0.5 linear ft.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7450181

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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