James R. Woodworth papers, 1862-1864.

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James R. Woodworth papers, 1862-1864.

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The James R. Woodworth papers contain the letters and diaries of a Union soldier in the 44th New York Infantry during the Civil War (1862-1864). Woodworth provides detailed reflections on life as a soldier and on his regiment's part in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg.

151 items (0.5 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8145180

William L. Clements Library

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 44th (1861-1864)

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Woodworth, James R., 1838-1864.

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James R. Woodworth, a native of East Varick, Seneca County, N.Y., enlisted as a private in the 44th New York Infantry (the Ellsworth Avengers) in September, 1862. The 44th was dispatched to the Blue Ridge and took part in McClellan's efforts to close off the mountains to Confederate troops during the Fall, and played an important role as rear guard during the defeat at Fredericksburg. After surviving the winter of 1862-63 bogged down in camp at Falmouth, Va., and the battles of Chan...

Sanderson, James, active 1860

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Woodworth, Frank G. (Frank Goodrich), 1853-1930

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Willers, D., Jr.

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Woodworth, Phebe Burroughs.

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Hotchkiss, Lawrence

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Bourne, Wm. Oland (William Oland), 1819-1901

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Clergyman and journalist; chaplain at Central Park Hospital, New York City, during the Civil War, and editor of The Soldier's Friend. From the description of Wm. Oland Bourne papers, 1841-1885 (bulk 1856-1867). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981797 William Oland Bourne (1819-1901), social reformer, editor, and author in New York City. From the description of Papers, 1855-1866. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58660309 ...