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Civil War: The Impact of Family Situations on Enlistment
While many enlisted because they want to experience some adventure, a large number of boys hint at, or outright admit to having, difficulties of some
Letters from the Civil War: Henry Lawson Bert (April 30 & May 14, 1865)
Flags of the 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Indiana University Department of History. Henry Lawson Bert was born at Jimstown, Ohio, on August 15, 1845, the son
Alexander H. Johnson: “The Original Drummer Boy”
Many believed that Alexander H. Johnson was the first black musician to enlist in the army during the Civil War, however, he was not really
The Boys of the American Civil War
After the start of the war at Fort Sumter, people were lining up to enlist and join the army. The soldiers had multiple motivations for
Letters from the Civil War: Hamilton Wetherby
Born on February 13, 1847, Hamilton Wetherby was just 15 years old when he mustered into the US army on August 20, 1862, and became
Letters from the Civil War: Felix Voltz
Felix Voltz was 18 years old (possibly younger) when he ran away from home on January 30, 1865 to enlist (to his family’s dismay). He
Letters from the Civil War: Felix Voltz February 22, 1865
Felix Voltz was 18 years old (possibly younger) when he ran away from home on January 30, 1865 to enlist (to his family’s dismay). He
Letters from the Civil War: Felix Voltz March 3, 1865
Felix Voltz was 18 years old (possibly younger) when he ran away from home on January 30, 1865 to enlist (to his family’s dismay). He
Letters from the Civil War: Felix Voltz May 20, 1865
Felix Voltz was 18 years old (possibly younger) when he ran away from home on January 30, 1865 to enlist (to his family’s dismay). He