James S. Davis papers, 1864-1912.

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James S. Davis papers, 1864-1912.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50483640

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence / letters, diary / journal, notebook, genealogy, miscellaneous papers. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time period: Civil War -- Eastern Theater; 1865-1897; 1899-1917. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 14th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment; Battery A, 1st Illinois Light Artillery Regiment. General description of the collection: The James S. Davis papers include correspondence to his family and acquaintances (1864-1865, 1899-1912); genealogy of the Davis and Williams families (1775-1891); biography of John Peter West (1807-1903); miscellaneous papers from Frank B. Smith and Roselle Sanders; Davis' diary (December 20, 1864-April 2, 1865); financial record book (1864-1867); address book; correspondence to James Doaln, Corporal James Tanner, and Brigadier General Berry Raum; correspondence to government regarding pension for service-related illness (1890-1891); and letter from Corporal Frank B. Smith of Battery A, 1st Illinois Light Artillery Regiment (February 2, 1862) describing the expedition of Brigadier General Charles F. Smith from Paducah to Fort Henry (January 15-21, 1862).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7625943

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Raum, Green B. (Green Berry), 1829-1909

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Davis family.

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Smith, Frank B.

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Sanders, Roselle

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Davis, James S., 1815-1896

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James S. Davis was a United States (U.S.) Civil War soldier. He was a private in the 14th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment. From the description of James S. Davis papers, 1864-1912. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 50483640 ...

Smith, Charles, fl. 1799-1852

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Charles F. Smith enlisted at age 19 in Co. E, 2nd Michigan Infantry, Apr. 17, 1861, at Niles, Mich. He mustered on May 25, 1861. He was wounded in action at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862. He re-enlisted Dec. 31, 1863 at Blain's Cross Roads, Tenn. and mustered Jan. 1, 1864. He was wounded in action at Jackson, Miss., July 11, 1863. He was wounded and taken prisoner near Petersburg, Va.. Sept. 30, 1864. He returned to his regiment on Apr. 24, 1865. He was made a sergeant, June 16, 1865 and mustered...

Tanner, James, Corporal

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West, John Peter.

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Williams family.

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