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Series VIII. Andrew McDonald, 1862-1865

 Series

Scope and Contents

Accession #: 1988.026.

McDonald enlisted in Company F, 21st Infantry on August 9, 1862 in Lowell. (Other reports have him enlisted in Company B, 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry.) He was mustered September 3, 1862 and mustered out at Washington D.C., June 8, 1865.

This collection includes a transcribed and photocopied version of McDonald’s recollection of his contribution to the Civil War. He reports on the conditions in Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, and participated in the Battle of Chickamauga, Sherman’s March to the Sea, the Battle of Bentonville and the Great Review in Washington D.C.

Dates

  • 1862-1865

Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
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