John Henry Hobart Ward papers

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unittitle

{"value"=>"John Henry Hobart Ward papers"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1854-1891", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1854/1891"}

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abstract

{"value"=>"These papers of Brigadier General John Henry Hobart Ward of New York include various commissions to him as Commissary General of the New York Militia (1854-1857) and Colonel of the 38th Regiment, New York Volunteers (1861). Also included are letters from Governor Myron H. Clark; testimonial letters recommending General Ward for appointments; muster rolls of the field and staff officers of the 38th Regiment, New York Volunteers (1861); a report on the conduct of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division at Bull Run on July 21, 1861; a report of the 1st Division, 3rd Corps in action at Manassas Gap on July 22-25, 1863; official army correspondence; miscellaneous personal papers; fire insurance policies; and newspaper clippings"}

date_inclusive_start

1854

date_inclusive_end

1891

origination

{"value"=>"Ward, John Henry Hobart, 1823-1903", "type"=>"persname"}

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1854

prefercite

{"value"=>"John Henry Hobart Ward papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.1 linear feet (1 folder)

date_start

1854

date_end

1891

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