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Thomas William Dick papers
Collection Inventory:
Date Range:
1861-1864
This collection is comprised entirely of correspondence written by Thomas William Dick during his service in the Union Army from 1861 to 1864. Originally from Centerville, Pennsylvania, Dick enlisted in the PA Reserve Corps, and, although wounded in the Battle of Wilderness, he survived to become a lawyer in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Dick participated in several notable battles, and his letters discuss life in a military camp, and make reference to the famous Bucktail Regiment of Pennsylvania.
Note: Digital copies of these letters are available by following this COLLECTION LINK.
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Time Period:
Location:
MC 2001.10