Theodore Watson letters, 1861, Apr. 27-July 7.

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Theodore Watson letters, 1861, Apr. 27-July 7.

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The collection consists of ten letters from Theodore Watson to his brother John Watson, describing his life in the army, written from April 27 to July 7, 1961.

0.2 linear feet (10 items in 1 box)

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United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 9th (1861-1865)

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Watson, Theodore.

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Illinois Civil War Soldier. Theodore Watson, a young man from Hillsboro, Montgomery County, Illinois, was mustered into H Company, 3rd Illinois Volunteers in Springfield, Illinois, on April 26, 1861. The 3rd was moved to Cairo, Illinois, for garrison duty at Camp Defiance, attached to Captain Prentiss's Brigade. Originally a ninety-day unit, the 3rd became the 9th Illinois Regiment under Prentiss, with a three-year enlistment period. Watson chose not to re-enlist and was...