Civil War Letters: New York

2 Letters, Battle of Fredericksburg – Colonel John F. Pierson, 1st New York Infantry – “The groans & cries of the wounded resounded on the air… for two days and two nights did several hundred wounded men lie upon the ground exposed to cold and calling for a little water for the love of God” – “One round shot struck a man near me, and tearing him into two parts, sent half whirling in different directions.”


Lt. Col. John Fred Pierson, 1st New York, Organizes “The Prisoners Club” in Libby Prison + His CDV!

“In the field near Petersburg, Va. June 23^rd, 1864” – Samuel B. Pierce, Co. C, 6^th New York Heavy Artillery Describes the Greatest Siege American History

43rd New York Infantry – “Flint Hill (1 ½ mile from Fairfax Court House) March 12th, 1862″ – Nice Content about Major in 5th Wisconsin Capturing a 7 Star Confederate Flag!


143rd New York Vol. – Battle of Peach Creek, Georgia, July 21st, 1864

Wonderful Letter from the Man who was Killed on the Very Day of Surrender at Appomattox Court House, April 9^th, 1864 – Hiram Clark, Co. G, 185^th New York Infantry