Papers, 1859-1870.

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Papers, 1859-1870.

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The collection includes eighty-nine letters written by Edward Jesup Wood to his wife while serving in the 48th Indiana Infantry Regiment. The letters include a detailed account of the seige of Vicksburg and other battles in Mississippi. The military records include material related to the 48th Indiana Infantry Regiment including quartermaster related records, ordnance records, an 1862 muster roll, and records of deceased soldiers' clothing. Also included are materials concerning Wood's appointments as Elkhart County Surveyor, court clerk, and judge.

1 document case, 1 oversize box.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Wood, Edward J. (Edward Jesup), 1834-1873

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Edward Jesup Wood (1834-1873) was born in Florida and raised by his maternal grandmother in Connecticut. He graduated from Dartmouth College, N.H., and moved to Toledo, Ohio, where he designed the Michigan, Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad between Toledo and Goshen, Indiana. He moved to Goshen in 1857 where he practiced law. Wood married Jane Williams (1835-1892) and the union bore two children. He served as Elkhart County Surveyor from 1859-1861 and in November 1861 enlisted in the 48th...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 48th (1862-1865)

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Michigan, Southern, & Northern Indiana R.R. Co.

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