Personal War Sketches of the Members of Geo. H. Chapman Post No. 209

Description:	Bound volume of personal war sketches from members of the G.A.R. Geo. H. Chapman Post in Indianapolis. The Civil War veterans recount stories, memories, and details of their service and experiences in the war. Included here are sketches from four soldiers: George Rigler, Virgil Keaton, George Summers, and Isaac Tedrow. The index with the full list of soldiers who provided sketches is also included. The G.A.R. Geo. H. Chapman post was active at least from 1883 to 1913. The post historian initiated a project to get a personal war sketch from each member, then combined them into an account. The post was named for Brevet Major General George Henry Chapman of the 3rd Indiana Cavalry.
Origin:	1890-1913
Created By:	Grand Army of the Republic. Geo. H. Chapman Post No. 209 (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Publisher:	Digital image 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Source:	http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/164
Collection:	Civil War Materials
Copyright:	This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org
Geography:	United States
Subjects:	Grand Army of the Republic. Geo. H. Chapman Post No. 209 (Indianapolis, Ind.) Veterans--Indiana--Indianapolis--Societies, etc. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives Soldiers Chapman, George H. (George Henry), 1832-1882 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

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