The George L. Andrews papers, 1861-1886.

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The George L. Andrews papers, 1861-1886.

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Contains the following type of materials: correspondence. Contains information pertaining to the following war: Civil War -- Secession Crisis, -- Eastern Theater, -- Gulf Coast. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment; 4th Brigade, 1st Division, XII (12th) Corps; Provost Marshal, Army of the Gulf. General description of the collection: The George L. Andrews papers include officer's correspondence including two April 1861 letters describing his reaction to outbreak of war and carrying dispatches from Massachusetts governor to Washington; letters from January-October 1862 describing Army life, attitudes to the war, advancement efforts, relations with fellow officers, and service in Maryland and Virginia; and 1865 business letter.

1 box.

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