John J. Metzgar papers
Published: 1861
Language: eng
Number of pages: 100
Subjects: Metzgar, John J.; United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces.; United States. Army -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.; United States. Army -- Military life -- History.; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 76th (1861-1865); Atlanta Campaign, 1864.; Corinth, Battle of, Corinth, Miss., 1862.; Fort Donelson, Battle of, Tenn., 1862.; Jackson, Battle of, Jackson, Miss., 1863.; Kennesaw Mountain, Battle of, Ga., 1864.; Lookout Mountain, Battle of, Tenn., 1863.; Resaca, Battle of, Resaca, Ga., 1864.; Shiloh, Battle of, Tenn., 1862.; Sherman's March through the Carolinas.; Sherman's March to the Sea.; Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence.; World War, 1914-1918 -- Photographs.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Military life.
Genres: Correspondence.; Photographs.
Description: The collection includes letters John J. Metzgar wrote to his wife documenting his experiences during the Civil War; photocopies of letters relating to Metzgar's request for a leave of absence after he was injured in 1863; photocopies of muster rolls showing Metzgar's location and status during the war; a history of the 76th Ohio Infantry Regiment; an 1879 business letter; a picture postcard, circa 1918, of Sergeant William D. Metzgar with the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I; and other items.