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John Henry Hobart Ward papers

Title
John Henry Hobart Ward papers, 1854-1891.
Author
Ward, J. H. Hobart (John Henry Hobart), 1823-1903.

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Mixed materialRequest in advance MssCol 4671Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Additional Authors
Clark, Myron Holley, 1806-1892.
Description
.1 linear foot (1 folder)
Summary
These papers of Brigadier General John Henry Hobart Ward of New York include various commissions to him as Commissary General of the New York Militia (1854-1857) and Colonel of the 38th Regiment, New York Volunteers (1861). Also included are letters from Governor Myron H. Clark; testimonial letters recommending General Ward for appointments; muster rolls of the field and staff officers of the 38th Regiment, New York Volunteers (1861); a report on the conduct of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division at Bull Run on July 21, 1861; a report of the 1st Division, 3rd Corps in action at Manassas Gap on July 22-25, 1863; official army correspondence; miscellaneous personal papers; fire insurance policies; and newspaper clippings.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Military commissions.
  • Military records.
  • Muster rolls.
Access (note)
  • Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Call Number
MssCol 4671
OCLC
796803674
Author
Ward, J. H. Hobart (John Henry Hobart), 1823-1903.
Title
John Henry Hobart Ward papers, 1854-1891.
Restricted Access
Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Added Author
Clark, Myron Holley, 1806-1892.
Research Call Number
MssCol 4671
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