Ringlar, George W.
Person
Biographical Note
George W. Ringlar, the son of James H. Ringlar, was born around 1831. Though from Vermont, Ringlar enlisted in a New Hampshire regiment at the beginning of the Civil War, joining Company C of the 1st New Hampshire Infantry for three months' service on April 20, 1861. He mustered in as a private with his company on May 2 and mustered out on August 9.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George W. Ringlar Letter
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-070
Abstract
The collection contains a letter from Vermont native, living with a Virginia farming family during the American Civil War, relating his attempt to join the army, unsuccessful due to illness. Also provides a contrasting description between the farms of Vermont and Virginia, instructs his father in handling his affairs during his absence, and denigrates newspapers as "liars by liars."
Dates:
ca. 1862