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Category Archives: Journal
From the Civil War Journal of Sgt. Sam Bloomer, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Co. B, Dec. 24, 1861-Jan. 9, 1862
Easy Plugin for AdSense by Unreal The following is an excerpt from the Civil War Diary of Sergeant Sam Bloomer, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Company B, while the regiment was at Edward’s Ferry. The entries are from the period December … Continue reading
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Tagged 1861, 1862, 1st Minnesota, Christmas, Civil War, Company B, Edwards Ferry, General Stone, Minnesota, New Year's, Sam Bloomer, Sergeant, Sesquicentennial, Stillwater, Stillwater Guard, Virginia
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From the Journal of Sgt. Sam Bloomer, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Part I
Periodically, This Week in the Civil War will feature journal excerpts from select Civil War journals. Today’s entry is from 1st Minnesota Color Sergeant Samuel Bloomer. April 29, 1861 The new Co. left Stillwater by wagons for Fort Snelling. Mustered … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil War, journal, Minnesota, Sam Bloomer
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