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[Collection of Henry Vanaernam, field and staff, 154th regiment, New York, infantry]

24 June 1864, 23 August 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Surgeon in the 154th NY Volunteers, Surgeon in Chief. Describes Confederate resistance and the shelling of Atlanta just before its fall. Both written in pencil.

GLC00653.05
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Autograph letter signed

to my dearest Liz

July 24, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

He describes a battle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is...

GLC00653.05.01
GLC00653.05.02
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Autograph letter signed

to my dearest Liz

August 23, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. Things look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their railroad in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses...

GLC00653.05.02

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