Papers, 1860-circa 1920, bulk 1861-1865.

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Papers, 1860-circa 1920, bulk 1861-1865.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47846192

The collection consists primarily of Van Dyke's Civil War letters to his family in Ripley County, and to his fiance Alice Kent in Jefferson County. Also included are letters from Vincennes (1860-1861) and letters to Alice Kent from Nashville, Tennessee in 1866.

1 box.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7585939

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Van Dyke, Augustus M., 1838-1918

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Augustus M. Van Dyke moved from Ohio to Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana in 1860 where he practiced as an attorney. He enlisted as a first sergeant in the 14th Indiana Regiment in 1861 and rose to the rank of lieutenant. In 1864 he was named assistant adjutant general for the 4th Division, 15th Corps, Army of the Tennessee. From the description of Papers, 1860-circa 1920, bulk 1861-1865. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 47846192 ...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 14th (1861-1864)

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United States. Army. Dept. of the Tennessee.

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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, ...