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Fredericksburg Radio Discusses Spared & Shared

In December 2018, Spared & Shared was selected for discussion by host Ted Schubel with John Hennessy, Chief Historian at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/john-hennessy-spared-shared/?fbclid=IwAR2bKjniJlDf33q4xEdKv0ixz36O0mWZqquycWO2Ypo7jzyJlugn8iT7Ulo


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1861: Unidentified “Henry” to his Mother

Unfortunately the letter and the envelope it was mailed in became have become separated in the past making it impossible to identify the author of this letter who signed it only as “your affectionate son, Henry.” Because it was written on “Pennsylvania” patriotic stationery and given that he author mentions Company H in the letter,…

by Griff February 6, 2023

1862: Martin Conley to Samuel Welles

The following letter was written by Martin Conley (1831-1906) of Co. D, 131st Pennsylvania Infantry, a nine-months regiment that was formed in the fall of 1862. Co. D was recruited primarily in Northumberland county—Lewistown and vicinity. Martin was among those who enlisted at Lewistown and served from August 12, 1862 until 23 May 1863. During…

by Griff February 5, 2023

1861: Joseph M. Mathews to Richard Gregory

The following letter was written by 23 year-old Joseph M. Matthews who enlisted on 2 August 1861 at Kellogsville to serve three years in Co F, 51st New York Infantry. Joseph was mustered in as a corporal in October 1861 and promoted to a sergeant in April 1862. He rose in rank to 1st Sergeant…

by Griff February 4, 2023February 4, 2023
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