Andrew J. Taft family papers, 1862-1902.

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Andrew J. Taft family papers, 1862-1902.

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The collection consists of letters written by Andrew J. Taft to his family in Whitehall, New York while he was a soldier. His company was in Loudon Valley (VA), Stafford Court House (VA), Catlett's Station (VA), Kelley's Ford (VA), and Atlanta (GA). His regiment was first to enter Atlanta, and Taft describes fortifications around the city, the houses with bullet holes, and foraging expeditions after the battle. The letters discuss details of battles, officers, fellow soldiers, and camp life. There are also letters from his brother, Hiram Taft, Jr., usually added to Andrew's letter, and other family members including Henry Taft. An 1899 letter indicates that Andrew Taft is the tax collector in Whitehall. Also included in the collection are a carte de visite of Andrew Taft in his uniform, his watch fob, and 2 ribbons from the veterans organization Grand Army of the Republic (GAR).

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Taft, Andrew J.

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Andrew J. Taft lived in Whitehall, New York. His parents were Hiram Taft (or Tafft) and Jane Furgeson Taft. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War in the 123rd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, Company C. From the description of Andrew J. Taft family papers, 1862-1902. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 441875006 ...

Taft, Henry

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 123rd (1862-1865). Company C

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Taft family

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Taft, Hiram, Jr.

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Grand Army of the Republic

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Founded in 1866, in Decatur, Ill. From the description of Grand Army of the Republic scrapbooks, 1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 276172404 The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of Civil War Union military veterans, formed in Decatur, Illinois in 1866. The GAR became one of the first advocacy groups in American politics, lobbying for black veterans, pensions, and supporting Republican candidates. The GAR waned during the 1870s as the ...