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H. J. Eaton Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-018
Abstract

This collection contains an undated memoir written by Corporal H. J. Eaton (1839-1914) covering his service as a Union soldier during and immediately after the American Civil War from 1864 to 1867. In the memoir, the second of two volumes, Eaton discusses several aspects of military life during the war, including marches and the battles of Spotsylvania, North-Anna, Gaines Mills, Bethesda-Church, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg.

Dates: undated

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  • Subject: Petersburg (Va.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 X
  • Names: Eaton, H. J. (Herman J.), 1839-1914 X