Guthrie, John R., Sergeant, Died 08/29/1862
Person
Biography
Enlisted on 8/1/1861 in Clarion County as a Sergeant. On 8/1/1861, mustered into "F" Co. PA 63rd Infantry. Killed at 2nd Bull Run, VA, on 8/29/1862.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Sergeant John R. Guthrie Letter
Collection — Small Collections Box 116
Identifier: SC 01697
Content Description
A single four page letter from Sergeant John R. Guthrie remarking upon the food, pay, and medical conditions with Camp Heintzelman's Corps. Written on letter sheet with a stamp featuring General McClellan. (Derogatory language directed towards the enslaved.)
Dates:
June 21st, 1862
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center