Letter, 1864 September 4.

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Letter, 1864 September 4.

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The collection consists of a two page letter from Lyme Blowers in Salem (Center), Steuben County, Indiana, to his friend Thad[d]eus P. Jackson, a 1st lieutenant in Battery "A" of the 1st Indiana Artillery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 4 September 1864. The letter is generally personal in content but it does mention the draft taking place in the town that day and the concern for those who would be taken.

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United States. Army. Indiana Heavy Artillery Regiment, 1st (1863-1866)

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The 21st Indiana Infantry Regiment was organized in July 1861 in Indianapolis and saw duty in Baltimore and New Orleans. In February 1863 it was changed to the First Heavy Artillery and served in the Gulf of Mexico region until it was mustered out in 1866. From the description of Records, 1861-1865. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 32648057 ...

United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 44th (1861-1865)

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Blowers, Lyman.

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Lyman ("Lyme") Blowers resided in Turkey Creek and Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana. In November 1861 he mustered in as a sergeant in Company "G" of the 44th Indiana Regiment. Blowers was discharged in January 1863 for disability. Thaddeus P. Jackson was from LaGrange, Indiana. In July 1861 he enlisted as a private in Battery "A" of the 1st Indiana Artillery. In March, 1864 he was promoted to 2nd lieutenant of the same unit. From the description of Lette...

Jackson, Thaddeus P.

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