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Papers, 1862-1890
Author
Crocker, John Simpson, 1820-1890.
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Papers, 1862-1890
Crocker, John Simpson, 1820-1890.
Control Number:
(OCoLC)776873347
Local call number:
SC18227
Author:
Crocker, John Simpson, 1820-1890.
Title:
Papers, 1862-1890.
Quantity:
1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)
Historical/biog note:
Civil War soldier and officer from Cambridge, Washington County, New York; appointed colonel of the 93rd New York Volunteers.
Review:
Collection of papers related to the life and career of John Simpson Crocker. Consists of several detailed letters sent to Crocker's wife, Harriette, while he was stationed at a camp near Falmouth, Virginia, during the winter of 1862-1863. The letters discuss the plight of the Union Army in the aftermath of the defeat at Fredericksburg as well as details of his troops being charged primarily with the responsibility of guarding the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac at Falmouth. Includes a letter he received from Col. Nathan L. Johnson of the 115th New York Infantry detailing the Union Army capture of Fort Fisher in January 1865; manuscripts of speeches he delivered; biographical sketches of John Crocker; and materials related to Crocker family history and genealogy.
Finding aids:
Unpublished finding aid in the repository and online: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc18227.htm
Personal subject:
Crocker family--Genealogy.
Corporate subject:
United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 93rd (1862-1865)
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:
Cambridge (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Electronic access:
Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc18227.htm
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