Martin, John, 1837-1884.

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.

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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.


Soldiers.