Papers of George E. Wagner [manuscript], 1861-1904.

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Papers of George E. Wagner [manuscript], 1861-1904.

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The collection contains nine letters to Philadelphia friend Samuel H. Rikker, 1861-1864, describing Wagner's war time service, chiefly with the 88th Pennsylvania. Letters from Camp Moore, Alexandria, Va., describe property confiscations, and arrests and harrassment of secessionists. Letters from Camp Kelly, Washington, D.C.; Camp Curtin, Fredericksburg, Va.; Warrenton, Va.; Rappahannock River, Va.; and Petersburg, Va. mention the people of Fredericksburg, hardships of winter camp, a review by Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg, General McClellan, desertions, the draft, and trench duty at Petersburg. The collection also contains quartermaster returns pertaining to the 8th Regiment, U.S.C.T., and includes a list of equipment lost during the battle of Olustee. Commissions, special orders and medical certificates pertain to Wagner's commissions, promotions, wounding at Olustee, discharge and pension. In addition there are 11 letters of recommendations from fellow officers of United States Colored Troops written in support of Wagner's brevet promotion to Colonel. There are also three manuscript accounts of the 8th Regiment United States Colored Troops describing action at Olustee, Fort Gilmer, and Petersburg; an extract of a speech by Nelson B. Bartram praising the 8th; and a series of questions from David B. Birney to Wagner concerning the attack on Fort Gilmer during the battle of Fort Harrison / Chaffin's Farm and accusations later made James Shaw, Jr. and Joseph M. Califf. The collection also contains Wagner's copy of Benjamin Butler's address to the Army of the James, October 11, 1864.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Califf, Joseph Mark, 1843-1914

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Shaw, James, 1830-

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Wagner, George Emil, 1842-1904.

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Lieutenant Colonel, 88th Pennsylvania Regiment, and 6th, 8th and 9th Regiments, United States Colored Troops. From the description of Papers of George E. Wagner [manuscript], 1861-1904. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647848030 ...

Birney, William, 1819-1907

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Butler, Benjamin Franklin, 1818-1893

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