KILLED AT GETTYSBURG JULY 2, TWELFTH HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, LIEUT. HENRY FRENCH
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Reference Number: Avaluer:103307 | U.S. Postal History: Canterbury, New Hampshire Merrimack County |
(Canterbury Shaker Village is in the eastern part of the town)
very fine coverpair of tiny staple holes near left edge.stamp is sound
Regiment fought in major battles, incl. Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg.there is a monument at Gettysburg honoring the 12th.
French was from Pittsfield, NH. 29 years old.Enlisted 8/13/62 as a 2nd Lieutenant.On 9/8/62 was... commissioned into F Co. 12th Infantry.Promoted to 1st Lieutenant 4/22/63.
add $2.00 for 1st class/Insured to U.S....
12th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry