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J.M. Vandeman Correspondence, 1861-1862, 1864, 1866 A&M 2745

J.M. Vandeman Correspondence, 1861-1862, 1864, 1866 A&M 2745


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2745
Title
J.M. Vandeman Correspondence 1861-1862, 1864, 1866
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195307
Quantity
0.17 Linear Feet, Summary: 2 in. (1 folder, 1/4 in.); (1 reel of microfilm)
Creator
Vandeman, J. M.
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English .
Abstract
Fourteen letters, thirteen from J.M. Vandeman of Adams Co., Ohio, a Union soldier in Co. B, 33rd Ohio Volunteer Company, 3rd Division, 9th Brigade, and one from W.T. and H.A. Wright of Webster City, Hamilton Co., Iowa. All are addressed to Miss S. Jane Vandeman in Adams Co., Ohio. The letters from J.M. Vandeman were written between 6 October 1861 and 25 December 1862; the letter from the Wrights is dated 1866. The letters of 1861-1862 were written from various locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama and describe life as a Union soldier, including camp life, battles, and hospital stays. In addition to the letters, there is a document dated September 17, 1864, appointing George G. Menelly as 2nd lieutenant, 173rd Reg., Ohio Volunteer Infantry for one year.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], J.M. Vandeman Correspondence, A&M 2745, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Adams County (Ohio)
  • Adams County (Ohio)
  • Alabama
  • Civil War - Ohio 173rd Volunteer Infantry.
  • Civil War - Ohio 33rd Volunteer Company, 3rd Division, 9th Brigade.
  • Civil War - Union soldiers' letters.
  • Civil War -- Camps and camp life
  • Civil War battles.
  • Farms and farming.
  • Frontier and pioneer life
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Menelly, George G.
  • Tennessee
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals
  • Vandeman, J. M.
  • Vandeman, S. Jane.
  • Webster City (Iowa)
  • Wright, H.A.
  • Wright, W.T.
  • Wright, W.T. and H.A.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Menelly, George G.
  • Vandeman, J. M.
  • Vandeman, S. Jane.
  • Wright, H.A.
  • Wright, W.T.
  • Wright, W.T. and H.A.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Adams County (Ohio)
  • Alabama
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Tennessee
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals
  • Webster City (Iowa)
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