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John Oppell Foering papers
John Oppell Foering was a soldier and officer with the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 28th Regiment of Infantry, which saw action at Cedar Mountain, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, Pine Knob, Peach Tree Creek, and in the Atlantic, Savannah, and Carolinas campaigns. Wit...
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| Collection: | John Oppell Foering Papers |
| Collection Number: | Am.06823 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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0.33 Linear feet 0.33 linear feet, 1 box, 35 items, |
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John Oppell Foering was a soldier and officer with the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 28th Regiment of Infantry, which saw action at Cedar Mountain, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, Pine Knob, Peach Tree Creek, and in the Atlantic, Savannah, and Carolinas campaigns.
With these papers is Foering's account, which apparently relies on a diary, of the Regiment's service. There are also drafts and notes for speeches and a history of the 20th Army Corps, miscellaneous papers and photographs. |