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Shaffer, Calvin (fl. 1863-1865) [Report of the stations of the batteries serving with artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.178 Author/Creator: Shaffer, Calvin (fl. 1863-1865) Place Written: Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 26 February 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.6 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Created near City Point. Shaffer, Captain commanding artillery reserve, lists commanding officers, guns, and station locations for several batteries. Includes a report of heavy guns, citing location of guns and caliber.

In early 1865, the Army of the Potomac was active in operations against Petersburg.

Shaffer, Calvin, fl. 1863-1865
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

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