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John R. McKinney papers, 1863-1883.
BANC MSS 86/170 zLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

John R. McKinney papers, 1863-1883

Creator/Contributor:

McKinney, John R., 1844-, creator

Abstract:

Letters written by a Union soldier from Louisiana during the Civil War describing his day-to-day experiences and complaints. One letter speaks of the siege of Vicksburg, and another on July 4th of the rebel surrender. Also contains his discharge certificate, and a statement written twenty years later, possibly for a reunion of his regiment.

Date:

1863 (issued)

Subject:

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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
États-Unis -- Histoire -- 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession)
United States

Note:

Photocopies also available.

Type:

History.

Physical Description:

1 box (.4 linear ft.)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 86/170 zLOCAL

Origin:

California