Letter books, 1861-1863, 1876-1878.

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Letter books, 1861-1863, 1876-1878.

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Davenport's letter books containing copies of his letters to his family while with the 5th Regiment, N.Y.S.V., from April 1861-April 1863 during the Civil War. He gives detailed accounts of his experiences including fighting in the Peninsular Campaign of 1862. One volume also contains a history of the regiment and a copy of a portion of his diary during the Peninsular Campaign; the other includes an announcement for his book on the history of the regiment, meeting announcements for its veteran corps, and several clippings all from the late 1870s.

2 v. (400 p. total)

Churchill County Museum

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)

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Davenport, Alfred.

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Of the Fifth Regiment, New York State Volunteers also called Duryee's Zouaves. From the description of Letter books, 1861-1863, 1876-1878. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58662886 ...