Col. David James Palmer papers, January-June 1864
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Col. David James Palmer papers, January-June 1864
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Description
Papers describing the war experiences of Palmer, who was from Washington County, Iowa and fought with the 8th Iowa Infantry and later the 25th Iowa Infantry. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Shiloh but recovered and was promoted to captain and eventually lieutenant colonel; he took part in the siege of Vicksburg and Sherman's March to the Sea. After the war he was a state senator and railroad commissioner.
Creator
Palmer, David James
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University of Iowa. Libraries. Special Collections Dept.
Date
1864-01/1864-06
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Civil War Diaries and Letters
David James Palmer papers
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Correspondence; Typescripts
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MSC0438
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31858055129328
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