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Blodgett, Hiram A., fl. 1861-1863 [Collection of Hiram A. Blodgett, I company, 76th regiment, New York, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .04]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02248 Author/Creator: Blodgett, Hiram A., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1861-1863 Pagination: 11 items Order a Copy

Blodgett served as a Union Captain of the 76th NY Vols. Infantry. Collection contains 11 pieces of correspondence to Blodgett, who was serving as a recruiting officer. Includes four letters from recruiting officers and swatches of uniform cloth, sent by New York tailors.

Blodgett, Hiram A., fl. 1861-1863

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