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“we have been pretty severely thrashed”

SENECA and his fellow soldiers in the 1st New York Veteran Cavalry took part in the May 15, 1864 Union defeat at New Market. From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in 1864: From the Veteran Cavalry. NUMBER V. CAMP … Continue reading

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“one change of under-clothing”

In preparation for spring campaigning New York’s First Veteran Cavalry is severely reducing its baggage. From a Seneca County, New York newspaper: From the First Veterans. CAMP QUITS, MARTINSBURG, VA. April 16th, 1864. FRIEND STOWELL: – The 1st Veterans having … Continue reading

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