Tanner, William, b. ca. 1843. Papers, 1861-1920. 73 items.
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Letters from William Tanner, Co. G, 86th Ohio Infantry while at Cumberland Gap, (Ky.) describe army life at Camp Nelson, Crab Orchard, campaign to capture Cumberland Gap, scarcity of provisions, etc. See letters of 5 Aug 1863, 28 Aug 1863, 15 Sep 1863, and 1 Dec 1863 for specific examples.
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