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John H. Myers Memoir
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-061
Abstract
American Civil War reminiscences of John H. Myers, a corporal in Company G, 55th Illinois Infantry of the United States Army, providing an overview of the common soldier's life, focusing particularly on the behavior of officers; food, water and clothing rations; marches; encampments; battle preparation; picket duty; battle and its aftermath. Accompanied by post-war carte-de-visite identified as Myers.
Dates:
1888