Letter to Henry Gallien from Edward Holske

Mexican War veteran Edward Holske of the New York State volunteers recounting his Mexican War experiences, naming some of the men and commanding officers he served with, including Col. Burnett, Lieut. Col. Burnham, Maj. Garrett Dykman, Capt. Alfred Taylor, and Mayne Reid. He also requested information for acquiring pension monies. 
Identifier
NYSA_A1254-77_B1F42_127
Date Original
January 27 1871
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives, A1254-77, Entry documentation relating to pension claims, First N.Y. Regiment volunteers, Mexican War, 1878-1882. Box 1, Folder 42, item no. 127.
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New York