Civil War - Pennsylvania 18th Volunteer Cavalry.

Overview Civil war memoirs of Isaac W. Scherich of Greene County, Pennsylvania (1844-1928), who served with the 18th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry from 1862 to 1865. Scherich is spelled Scherick in official military records. Memoirs consist of a photocopy of the original typescript, which describes the history of Scherich's regiment and his involvement in various Civil War battles, including Hanover, Gettysburg, and Opequan Creek. Memoirs also recount Scherich's personal history and life...

Scope and Contents All materials in this collection are digital copies of the original materials. Series 1 includes a collection of letters written by William Hazlett Martin (b. ca. 1830) to his wife, Elizabeth Martin of Rices Landing in Greene County, Pennsylvania, during his time in service with the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Company A. There are 142 letters in the collection that span from his enlistment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September of 1862 to the end of his service in July of 1865....