The George D. Scott papers, 1841-1888.

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The George D. Scott papers, 1841-1888.

Contains the following type of materials: questionaires. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1815-1846; 1848-1860; Civil War -- Eastern Theater, -- Northern Interior; 1865-1897. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 8th New York National Guard Infantry Regiment; many additional New York National Guard, State militia, and volunteer regiments. General description of the collection: George D. Scott papers include veteran's one page summaries of military service with the 8th New York National Guard, primarily in the Civil War, also prewar and postwar April-August 1861; First Bull Run, May-September 1862; Peninsular Campaign, 1862; Yorktown, June-July 1863; Gettysburg Campaign; Harrisburg; New York draft riot; domestic disturbances; Washington Grays; George Lyon; and Joshua Varian.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7571554

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army. New York National Guard Infantry Regiment, 8th (1862-1863)

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Scott, G. D. (George D.)

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Scott, George D.

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New York (State). Militia

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Levies were special regiments recruited under provisions of the legislature which entitled recruits to plots of unappropriated land. From the description of Levy certificates issued record book. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617529 ...

New York (State). Militia. Regiment, 8th

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The 8th Regiment was also known as the "Washington Greys." From the description of Record books, [ca. 1831-1898] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155482520 ...

New York (State). National Guard. Infantry Regiment, 8th.

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