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The Beat Goes On

Death by disease; recruiting for an “old” regiment. Two from Seneca County, New York newspapers in August 1862: Death of a Volunteer. We regret to state that CHAS. SALVAGE, a volunteer from this village in Capt. MURRAY’s Company, 50th Regiment, … Continue reading

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Suprise Party

From a Seneca County, New York newspaper August 21, 1862: From the Third Artillery PRESENTATION OF A SABRE. Newbern, N.C., Aug. 16, 1862. Editor Courier: – Allow me, through your columns, to narrate a little incident which may not be … Continue reading

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TYPO from Bachelor’s Creek

Union “soldier mob” demolishes rebel shooter buildings; detachment sent to clean out guerrilla band. The 19th New York Volunteer Infantry completed its conversion to the 3rd New York Artillery and arrived in North Carolina in the spring of 1862. Here’s … Continue reading

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