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G. W. Burke Paper, 1895 April 27

 Item — Box: 4273.001, Folder: 055

Paper by G. W. Burke, describing Sherman's March to the Sea, September-December 1864

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a photocopy of paper titled "The March to the Sea," read to the George W. Lennard post of the Grand Army of the Republic, New Castle, Indiana, on April 27, 1895, which recounts William T. Sherman's army's march from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia, September-December 1864. Burke, according to a handwritten inscription at the paper's end, was a member of the 46th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The paper reads more like a newspaper account than the reminiscence of a private soldier.

Dates

  • 1895 April 27

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English