Letters, 1862-1865.

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Letters, 1862-1865.

Collection of John Garbutt's letters (he signed his brother George's name to several of the letters) to his family discussing his experiences in the 37th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He describes camp life and conditions from several locations in Kan., Ky., Tenn., and Ala. He also discusses a hospital train at Louisville.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7603317

The Filson Historical Society

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McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885

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George Brinton McClellan (December 3, 1826 – October 29, 1885) was an American soldier, civil engineer, railroad executive, and politician who served as the 24th Governor of New Jersey. A graduate of West Point, McClellan served with distinction during the Mexican–American War (1846–1848), and later left the Army to work on railroads until the outbreak of the American Civil War (1861–1865). Early in the conflict, McClellan was appointed to the rank of major general and played an important role i...

United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 37th (1864-1865)

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Garbutt, J.H.

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Union soldier. From the description of Letters, 1862-1865. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49223933 ...