Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.

2358

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 January 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2358 - L. Jan. 21:4/3 - The 6th Ohio cavalry enlisted in a body and were
mustered into service on Jan. 9. During the invasion of Pennsylvania,
the regiment fought at Smithtown, Boonesboro, Ilagerstown, and else-
where. The company is now in Camp Cleveland. Its officers are: Col.
William Steedman, Lieut. Col. N. A. Barret, and Maj. John N. Cryer.
Four more officers, (9)

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Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Boonesboro, Pa. ; Camp Cleveland; Cryer, John N.; Hagerstown, Pa.; Pennsylvania; Smithtown, Pa.; Steedman, Col. Williams; U. S. army

2493

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 June 1864 (20 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2493 - L. June 13:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, N. F. Barrett says: "At
Coal Harbor we remained but a day or two, while General Custer destroyed
the railroad bridge over Mecump's creek on the Central road in the rear of
Lee's army. This accomplished, we moved back to White House, on the
Pamunkey river, where we again received rations and forage." (20)

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Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Central railroad; Coal Harbor, Wa. See also Cold Harbor, Va.; Cold Harbor, Va.; Custer, General; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Mecump's Creek, Va.; Pamunkey River, Va.; White House (Washington D. C.)

2501

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 July 1864 (21 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2501 - L. July 7:;2/3, 4 - In a letter to the editor, Lieut. N. A. Barrett
writes of the part played by the sixth cavalry in Sheridan's raid, and de-
scribes the condition of Spottsylvania battlefield, and says that old,
worn-out, lame, and gray plantation hands rushed out to greet the soldiers
and express joy in their freedom. One old gray-haired mother said: "Bress
de Lord, you's cum. We's been watchin' and prayin' for you."
Rations were scarce, and the corn and bacon that was hidden was always
found.
The loss of men at Ladd's farm was 40 killed and wounded. Adjutant
H. M. Baldwin, one of the bravest officers, was left mortally wounded on
the battlefield. - - (21)

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Baldwin, Adj. H. M.; Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Ladd's farm, Va.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip; Spottsylvania, Va.; U. S. army

2507

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 July 1864 (14 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2507 - L. July 20:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, N. A. Barrett from a
camp near City Point, Va., tells of the activities in camp and describes
the attack on General Wilson and General Kautz's men by Rebel forces near
Petersburg. "It is a mystery how they escaped, as their horses were
fatigued from heat, dust, and want of water. We were sent out to check the
rebel pursuit, and after three days on the battlefield, reached our present
camp, and are making preparations to move on to Maryland." (14)

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Index terms:

Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Cincinnati, O.; City Point, Va.; Kautz, General; Maryland; Petersburg, Va.; Wilson, General