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Papers, 1864-1910; bulk 1864-1868
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Babcock, Allen, 1840-1910.
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Papers, 1864-1910; bulk 1864-1868
Babcock, Allen, 1840-1910.
Control Number:
(OCoLC)122537164
Local call number:
SC14395
Author:
Babcock, Allen, 1840-1910.
Title:
Papers, 1864-1910; bulk 1864-1868.
Quantity:
1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)
Historical/biog note:
Civil War soldier and businessman from the Massena, New York, area. In October 1861, he enlisted for three years service in the army, and soon after mustered in as private, Company H of the 92nd New York Infantry Regiment. He was promoted to sergeant, 1 October 1862. He re-enlisted as a veteran in January 1864, and, in December 1864, he was transferred to Company G of the 96th New York Infantry. Promoted and commissioned first lieutenant, 29 September 1865, he was mustered out of service, 6 February 1866, at City Point, Virginia. Soon after his return to Massena, he opened a grist mill.
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Group of manuscript diaries and other papers related to Allen Babcock's military service during the Civil War. The diaries detail his daily activities and experiences. He mentions frequently where he was stationed, the weather, and letters he received from and sent to family. Other documents include his commission, discharge certificate, muster roll, quartermaster receipts, and military pension certificate. Also includes a biographical sketch and eulogy written by his son Orville Babcock, February 1910.
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Unpublished guide available in the repository.
Corporate subject:
United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 92nd (1861-1865)
Corporate subject:
United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 96th (1862-1865)
Subject:
Soldiers--New York (State) Diaries.
Geographic terms:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Personal narratives.
Geographic terms:
New York (State)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Personal narratives.
Geographic terms:
Saint Lawrence County (N.Y.)--History Sources.
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