Found 4 collections related to Soldiers -- United States -- 19th century

Transcript of a diary kept by an unidentified Union soldier of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry between August 12, 1864 and June 10, 1865. Beginning with his arrival at Camp Stoneman, diary describes the daily life of a soldier and details the movements of his regiment, including action at the Battle of Five Forks, the Battle of Sailor's Creek, the Battle of Appomattox Court House, the surrender of General Lee, and the assassination of President Lincoln. less

Papers relating to the service and responsibility of Captain John Sawyer of the 110th New York Volunteers (New York Infantry Regiment), Company E. Includes Sawyer's commission certificate, general orders, correspondence, muster rolls and enrollment lists, requisitions and returns, and material relating to his honorable discharge for illness and subsequent pension request. less