George H. Nye papers, 19 December 1861-1 May 1866.

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George H. Nye papers, 19 December 1861-1 May 1866.

Contains the following types of materials: personal correspondence, unit rosters. Contains information pertaining to the following war: Civil War -- Eastern Theater. Contains information pertaining to the following military units: 10th Maine Infantry Regiment; 20th Maine Infantry Regiment. General description of the collection: The George H. Nye papers include officer's personal correspondence; collection includes "The Song of the Light Artillery", from United States Service Magazine, 1865; camp conditions.

1 folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7576487

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Nye, George Henry, 1828-1908

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United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 29th (1863-1866)

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