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Daniel J. Cobb letters, 1862-1865

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Summary

Creator:
Cobb, Daniel J., b. 1833
Extent:
1 folder
Language:
English
Call Number:
86521 Aa 2 Vault
Authors:
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Background

Scope and Content:

Twelve letters (1862-1865) written to his sister while he was serving in Company I, 3rd Michigan Cavalry. The chief items of interest are a secondhand account of the battle of Corinth; the skirmish at Holly Springs; the "Gallant charge on the log heaps"; guerrilla warfare; characterization of General Sherman; criticism of officers and chaplains; and a description of the camp at Brownsville, Ark.

Biographical / Historical:

Soldier from Jackson, Mich., who served in Co. I, Third Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Proquest (donor no. 1771 )
Rules or Conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Formats:
Digital file formats.
Names:
United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1866). Company I.
Places:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

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Collection

Daniel J. Cobb letters, 1862-1865
Call Number 86521 Aa 2 Vault
Total components 1
Items available online Online 1
Last indexed 2023-08-08