Civil War letter, 1863 May 24.

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Civil War letter, 1863 May 24.

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Autographed letter from McCormack to his parents and sisters addressed from Yazoo Landing, Miss., describing the march to Vicksburg, Miss., including the capture of approximately 7,000 Confederates and 70 artillery pieces, his involvement in the frontal attack on a Confederate fort by a party of volunteers, and the beginning of the siege of Vicksburg.

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United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 127th (1862-1865). Company I

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McCormack, Andrew, 1844-1920

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Union soldier; enlisted in Company I, 127th Illinois Infantry Regiment; bravery in the frontal assault at Vicksburg won Pvt. Andrew McCormack distinction and the Congressional Medal of Honor. From the description of Civil War letter, 1863 May 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70977033 From the description of Civil War letter of Andrew McCormack, 1863 May 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166427652 ...