Dennis W. Brandt, Compiler, 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Records

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Dennis W. Brandt, Compiler, 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Records, A&M 3552, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in.
Creator:
Brandt, Dennis W.
Abstract:
Civil War records of the 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry documenting the western Virginia campaign of 1862, including copies of originals and transcripts. Correspondence includes facsimiles of original letters written by Josiah Diehl, William Hartman (Company H), Joseph Helker (Company K), Thomas Crowl/Crowel (Company H), Charles E. Skelly, Jack Skelly, Jacob Diehl, John Warner, Johnston Skelly, Peter Warren (Company F), and James W. Latimer. There are also 17 transcripts of letters to editors of various newspapers from soldiers of the 87th. Locations referenced in the collection include: Camp McKimm in Baltimore, Maryland; Camp Jessie in New Creek, Hampshire County, Virginia; Camp Hay in Clarksburg, Harrison County, Virginia; Buckhannon, Upshur County, Virginia; Fort Fuller, New Creek, Virginia; Beverly, Randolph County, Virginia; Elkwater, Randolph County, Virginia; Harper's Ferry, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and York, Pennsylvania. Includes facsimiles of excerpts from the diary of Captain Solomon Myers of Company E (June 21st-October 24th, 1862) and a chronology / timeline of the activities of the 87th in West Virginia from June 22, 1862 through December 24, 1862.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Dennis W. Brandt, Compiler, 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Records, A&M 3552, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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