Letter, 1862 July 7.

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Letter, 1862 July 7.

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The collection consists of one letter signed by Kearny, commander of the 1st Division, 3rd Corps of the Army of the Potomac, dated 7 July, 1862 crediting Sgt. A.J. Ackerman with the capture of the colors of the 6th Louisiana Regiment at the Battle of Seven Pines and recommending him for promotion. The letter was written shortly after the battle of Malvern Hill.

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Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862

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General in Civil War. From the description of Letter : Harrison's Landing, to Gov. Olden, Trenton, N.J., 1862 July 21. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 28886059 American soldier and general for the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865). From the description of Letter, 1845. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435278 Nephew of Stephen Kearny, Philip was educated at Columbia Law School. He entered the military in 1836 and served in the...

United States. Army of the Potomac

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The Army of the Potomac was created after the defeat of Union forces at the First Battle of Bull Run. Its objective was to defend Washington, D.C. by protecting the Potomac River entry into the city. The Army of the Potomac participated in the Peninsula Campaign, the Seven Days' Battles, Antietam, Gettysburg and Appomatox. Its commanders (in order of service) were McClellan, Halleck, Burnside, Hooker, Meade, and Grant. From the description of General orders, ...