Van Pelt, Henry (83rd Regiment, New York Infantry)
Person
Biographical Note
Henry A. Van Pelt enlisted with the 83rd Regiment, New York Infantry (aka 9th Regiment, New York State Militia) in 1861 as a private. By late 1863, he was a captain in Company H. Van Pelt was discharged in April 1864.
Citation:
United States, George A. Hussey, and William Todd. History of the Ninth Regiment N.Y.S.M. -- N.G.S.N.Y. (Eighty-Third N.Y. Volunteers.) 1845-1888. New York: Pub. under the auspices of veterans of the Regiment, 1889.Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Henry A. Van Pelt Letter and CDV,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-041
Abstract
The collection includes a letter by Henry Van Pelt to "Frank," dated November 15, 1862, as well as an undated CDV of Van Pelt taken during the Civil War.
Dates:
1862-c.1865