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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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Status	Format	Access	Call Number	Item Location
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person.	Mixed material	Request in advance	MssCol 4671	Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Additional Authors

Clark, Myron Holley, 1806-1892.

Description

.1 linear foot (1 folder)

Subjects

Genre/Form

Military commissions.
Military records.
Muster rolls.

Access (note)

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Call Number

MssCol 4671

OCLC

796803674

Author

Ward, J. H. Hobart (John Henry Hobart), 1823-1903.

Title

John Henry Hobart Ward papers, 1854-1891.

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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.

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