John R. Anderson papers, 1862.

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John R. Anderson papers, 1862.

Diary, (loose leaf), of Private Anderson reporting on camp life, his impressions of General McClellan, spy balloons, skirmishing with the rebels, and a visit from President Lincoln.

1 item (10 p.).

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McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885

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Anderson, John R., -1862

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Mustered into the 106th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company H., on 31 Oct. 1861; served in Virginia area until his death in mid-September 1862 in the vicinity of Rockville, Md. his widow, Magdalena Anderson, applied for a widow's pension on 27 Sept. 1862. From the description of John R. Anderson papers, 1862. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 650091170 ...