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James A. Congdon letters

Letters of Lieutenant Colonel James A. Congdon, 12th Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers, to his father-in-law, William T. Bishop, concerning Congdon's efforts to gain promotion. Also represented are Congdon's repeated efforts to force the removal of his commanding officers, Colonel Le...

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Main Author: Congdon, James A. (Creator)
Collection:James A. Congdon Letters
Collection Number:1620
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Military Correspondence
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal Correspondence.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Regimental Histories > Pennsylvania
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Physical Description: 0.2 Linear feet 0.2 linear feet, 1 box, 100 items
Summary: Letters of Lieutenant Colonel James A. Congdon, 12th Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers, to his father-in-law, William T. Bishop, concerning Congdon's efforts to gain promotion. Also represented are Congdon's repeated efforts to force the removal of his commanding officers, Colonel Lewis B. Pierce and Lt. Darius Titus. When not detailing Congdon's pursuit of advancement, the correspondence centers on the regiment's competent officers, lack of discipline, and low morale.

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