John Martin papers, 1861-1981 (bulk 1861-1865).
- 300 items. 1 1 container plus oversize. 0.4 linear feet.
Open to research.
Chiefly correspondence of Martin during his Civil War service as a soldier and musician in the 116th New York Infantry Regiment. Discusses regimental operations in Louisiana especially during the siege of Port Hudson in 1863; Baltimore and Frederick, Md.; New York state; Camp Sheridan in Winchester, Va.; and Washington D.C. Includes a pro-Union speech from 1861, a newspaper clipping concerning death of Martin, and genealogical material.
Union soldier.
Collection material in English.
mm2007085363
Martin family.
United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 116th (1862-1865)
Baltimore (Md.)--History. Camp Sheridan (Va.)--History Frederick (Md.)--History. Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. Maryland--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. New York (State)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. Port Hudson (La.)--History--Siege, 1863. Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. Washington (D.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. Winchester (Va.)--History. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Songs and music.