Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864 [Collection of Warren A. Ives] [Decimalized .01- .03 ]

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Ives served in H company, 151st regiment, New York volunteer infantry. Collection contains three letters: an autograph letter signed dated 26 June 1863 and written from Maryland Heights (4 pages); an autograph letter signed dated 23 May 1864 and written from Fredericksburg, Virginia (1 page); and an autograph letter signed dated 24 October 1864 and written from Middletown, Shennandoah Valley (4 pages). The 24 October 1864 letter graphically describes "Sheridan's ride" at Cedar Creek.

GLC#
GLC00653.03-View header record
Type
Header Record
Date
1863-1864
Author/Creator
Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864
Title
[Collection of Warren A. Ives] [Decimalized .01- .03
]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
3 letters
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Soldier's Letter
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Union General
Union Soldier's Letter

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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Parents

June 26, 1863

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

The great battle has not come yet. Hooker's army is close by and can reinforce them while they prepare.Their men on picket have picked up some deserters from the Rebels. The sergeant is a drunk whom no one takes seriously.

GLC00653.03.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Parents

May 23, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

He writes that the country ground is full of "wandering guerillas."Some of their wounded were shot going from here to Belle Plains, a distance of seven miles. The wounded will be sent away soon and they will get more men.

GLC00653.03.02
GLC00653.03.03
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Parents

October 24, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. He found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does...

GLC00653.03.03