Civil War letters, 1863.

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Civil War letters, 1863.

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Letter from George Lutze to his family describing in uncomplimentary terms, his cohort and decorated boy-soldier, Johnny "Shiloh" Clem (a.k.a. "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"); and a second letter (8 Dec. 1863; 2 p.) written by Lutze relating to his regiment's activities at the Battle of Chickamauga, Ga., and his father being wounded there.

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Clem, John Lincoln, 1851-1937

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Born with the surname "Klem" in Newark, Ohio on August 13, 1851, he is said to have run away from home at age 9 in May 1861, after the death of his mother in a train accident, to become a Union Army drummer boy. First he attempted to enlist in the 3rd Ohio Infantry but was rejected because of his age and small size. He then tried to join the 22nd Michigan, which also refused him. He tagged along anyway and the 22nd eventually adopted him as mascot and drummer boy. Officers chipped in to pay him ...

United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 22nd (1862-1865). Company E

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Lutze, George

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Union soldier and musician; enlisted (1863) at fourteen years of age in the 22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Company E. From the description of Civil War letters, 1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70976133 ...