https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/d500378850f892ab615912b8cd04bbb8.jpg 413a195a0a1d5626ac65f93ba52644d5 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 1 Height 6500 Width 4300 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee Description An account of the resource Scanned pages of the Town of Chicopee Soldier's Record. Each page has a handwritten account of a Chicopee soldiers' record of service in the Civil War, including many details about the battles they were involved in, where and when they were captured, and other personal experiences in the war. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Miller, Civil War Soldier Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1861-1865 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SR-261.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicopee (Mass.) Description An account of the resource William Miller Born in Rygate, Vt._Son of David Miller,_by occupation a Carpenter,_Married,_at the age of 39 enlisted for three years in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry. Mass. Vols._Company E._ Mustered into service in September, 1861._ In a skirmish near Rapidan Station, Va., while on a charge, was thrown from his horse, and injured in the shoulder and hip. In hospital a few days._ He participated in all duties and movements with his company until December 28, 1863. At that date he reenlisted for three years as a veteran volunteer in the same regiment. Received the prescribed furlough of 35 days dated February 13, 1864, and visited his family in Chicopee. ON expiration of furlough, Miller rejoined his Reg. at {Warrenton}, Va. Till May 4, 1864, he was engaged on scout and picket duty. He took part with his Reg. in the eventful campaign under Grant, in Virginia, in 1864 his record being identical with that of his Reg. After the investment of Petersburg was on duty at City Point. From this time for several months was engaged on constant scout and picket duty around the lines of the army. From March till advance of the army in April 1865, with his Reg., was on provost duty for defenses of City Point. He participated in the final campaign against Lee and was present at his surrender. After surrender, with his Reg. relieved to City Point on detailed duty as guard for President Lincoln. As such accompanied Mr. Lincoln to Petersurg and Richmond thence to City Point. On departure of the president, marched to {Backesville} and Appomattox Ct., picking up rebel stragglers. Thence was ordered North. Reached Alexandria, Va., {June} 9, where remained one month, whence was ordered to Readville, Mass. where was mustered out July 24, 1865. Thereafter returned to Chicopee. Died in Chicopee Dec. 31, 1893 Civil War Soldier