circa 1861-1865

Alberger, William C., 1837-1925

Scrapbook

Title: [Collection of William C. Alberger, 49th regiment, New York, infantry] [word processed inventory available] [Decimalized .01- .08]

Collection features a bound scrapbook and various documents relating to the military and civilian life of William C. Alberger. An inventory exists for the documents separated from the scrapbook, which are housed in a folder with the scrapbook. These items may have once been in the scrapbook as well. The collection contains two broadsides discussing the recruitment of African American troops, two cards inviting Alberger to attend military dinners, and correspondence from Buffalo Sheriff R. H. Best to Alberger regarding suppression of city riots and attendance at an Independence Day…

GLC06628

ca. 1860-1870

Alberger, William C., 1837-1925

Scrapbook

Title: [Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]

Page contains: Unknown. Map: s. l., Topographical map of Virginia between Washington and Manassas Junction. No date. 1 p. Includes an image of Washington, D. C., with the capital building in the foreground. Depicts Virginia and the western corner of Maryland, including United States encampments, roads, rail lines, rivers, and other topographical features. A smaller image consists of a military map of Virginia and parts of Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, and Delaware. The military map includes some topographical features and notes where battles took place. (27.5 x 20 cm.) Kenyon, D.…

GLC06628.03

ca. 1860-1870

Alberger, William C., 1837-1925

Scrapbook

Title: [Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]

Scrapbook of William C. Alberger. Uninventoried. Many pages are stuck together so page count is approximate.

GLC06628.02

ca. 1860-1870

Alberger, William C., 1837-1925

Scrapbook

Title: [Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]

Page contains: Best, R. H. PD: Buffalo, New York, [Summons William Alberger for assistance in riot suppression]. 3 August 1863. 1 p. Best, the Buffalo sheriff, requires Lieutenant Colonel Alberger's presence on 5 August 1863 for prevention and suppression of city riots. Alberger's name is handwritten, while the rest of the document is printed. (9.8 x 20 cm.) Beckwith, Charles. PD: Buffalo, New York, [Invitation to participate in Independence Day activities]. 26 June 1863. 1 p. + docket. Invites Lieutenant Colonel William C. Alberger to prepare for Buffalo's 87th Independence…

GLC06628.04