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Description

This collection contains 47 letters, 37 of which are written by John L. Barry during his time in the Civil War between 20 June 1861 and 7 June 1862. The letters are written to his family in Dunkirk, New York, addressing his mother, father, sister Ellen, and brother Robert.

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Collection Size

.27 cubic feet

Publication Date

June 2009

Keywords

Civil War, Civil War Correspondence, 72nd New York Infantry, Excelsior Brigade, Battle of Malvern Hill, Seven Days Battle

Disciplines

Cultural History | History | Military History | Oral History | Social History | United States History

Document Type

Finding Aid

MS-105: John L. Barry Civil War Letters

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