Papers, 1862-1885

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Papers, 1862-1885

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62141251

The collection contains Smith's journal from January to July 1862. He discussed company movements as well as daily camp activities. There is an 1864 "Inventory and Inspection Report of Unserviceable and Surplus Ordinance Stores" and an Adjutant General's Certificate dated 20 may 1885 providing evidence of Smith's enlistment, service, promotions, and discharge from the 8th Regiment.

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7809485

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Smith family.

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865)

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Smith, Philander

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Philander Smith was born in Indiana on 23 May 1835, the son of Samuel Smith. According to the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, he worked as a school teacher and resided at his father's house in Jackson Township, Hancock County, Indiana. Smith enlisted as a sergeant in the Indiana Infantry 8th Regiment in 1861. He was promoted several times and at the time of his discharge in 1865 he was a captain. From the description of Papers, 1862-1885 (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat recor...