Ameli, Alonzo 1838-1912 creator mixed material monographic eng 80 Chiefly correspondence between Ameli and his brother, Peter Ameli, relating to Alonzo Ameli's Civil War service with the 5th New York Infantry Regiment, also known as Duryée's Zouaves (Duryea's Zouaves), chiefly in Maryland, Virginia, and the area surrounding Washington, D.C. Ameli describes camp life, movements of the regiment, and details of skirmishes and battles including the Battle of Big Bethel, Va., 1861. He provides his opinions on the Civil War, morale of the troops, and military leadership, especially that of George Brinton McClellan. Open to research. Union Army soldier. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Ameli, Peter Correspondence McClellan, George Brinton 1826-1885 United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1863) United States. Army Officers Big Bethel, Battle of, Va., 1861 Maryland History Civil War, 1861-1865 New York (State) History Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Campaigns Virginia History Civil War, 1861-1865 Washington (D.C.) History Civil War, 1861-1865 Soldiers mm2011085588 Open to research. DLC 110531 20260227111732.0 mm2011085588