Papers of William Hamilton, 1838-1896 (bulk 1862-1865).

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Papers of William Hamilton, 1838-1896 (bulk 1862-1865).

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Principally Hamilton's letters to his mother, Mrs. Hugh Hamilton, in Harrisburg, Pa., and to his brother, A. Boyd Hamilton, during Hamilton's service as a private in the Army of the Potomac (Company D, 2nd Regt., Pennsylvania Reserves). The letters (1862-1865) were sent from various camps in Maryland and Virginia and give accounts of battles and skirmishes and living conditions of the soldiers. Includes letters (1838-1855) of another brother, John, to Mrs. Hamilton from from his home in Texas, discussing family matters and the difficulties of life in Texas.

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United States. Army of the Potomac

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