Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894 [Collection of Henry Vanaernam, field and staff, 154th regiment, New York, infantry]

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Surgeon in the 154th NY Volunteers, Surgeon in Chief. Describes Confederate resistance and the shelling of Atlanta just before its fall. Both written in pencil.

GLC#
GLC00653.05-View header record
Type
Header Record
Date
24 June 1864, 23 August 1864
Author/Creator
Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894
Title
[Collection of Henry Vanaernam, field and staff, 154th regiment, New York, infantry]
Place Written
Atlanta, Georgia
Pagination
2 letters
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Soldier's Letter
Military History
Civil War
Infantry
Union Forces
Health and Medical
Artillery
Battle
Battle of Atlanta
Confederate States of America
Union Soldier's Letter

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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to my dearest Liz

July 24, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

He describes a battle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is...

GLC00653.05.01
GLC00653.05.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to my dearest Liz

August 23, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. Things look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their railroad in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses...

GLC00653.05.02