Perrin V. Fox papers, 1862-1864.

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Perrin V. Fox papers, 1862-1864.

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General description of the collection: The Perrin V. Fox papers contain letters written by Fox to his wife, Mrs. Ida Fox, from 15 March 1862 to 27 September 1864. In his letters, Fox describes the health of his men, the positive effects of the removal of Buell from command, and his conflicting emotions of duty to his men and longing for his wife and family. One letter from Mrs. Ida Fox to her husband, dated 7 September 1862, is included in the collection. In her letter, Mrs. Fox describes the effects of the war on Grand Rapids, Michigan, and rumors that American Indians may attack the city.

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United States. Army. Michigan Engineers and Mechanics Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

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Buell, Don Carlos, 1818-1898

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Don Carlos Buell was born in Lowell, Ohio, the eldest of nine children born to Salmon and Elizabeth Buell. He was a first cousin of George P. Buell, also a Union general. Buell's father died when he was 8 years old, and his uncle took him in and raised him. As a child, Buell had a difficult time making friends due to his distant, introverted personality and was often made fun of by other children. After winning a fight with a neighborhood bully, he became awakened to the idea that discipline and...

United States. Army. Veteran Volunteer Engineers Regiment, 1st (1864-1865)

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Fox, Perrin V.

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Major (MAJ) Perrin V. Fox served in the 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics Regiment in the Western Theater of the Civil War. In August 1864, he was promoted to Major and was assigned to the 1st U.S. Volunteer Engineer Regiment. From the description of Perrin V. Fox papers, 1862-1864. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 60785412 ...

Fox, Ida

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