Corcoran's Irish Legion Drummer, 164th New York, 1864 - Artist Proof

Corcoran's Irish Legion Drummer, 164th New York, 1864 - Artist ProofArtist Proof 50 Signed Numbered Overall: 15. 375" x 20" Image: 11. 375" x 14. 5" $100. 00 The 164th New York was one of the four regiments recruited in the fall of 1862 from Irish Americans for a brigade to be known as the Corcoran Legion. It was organized by the famed Brigadier Gen. Michael Corcoran, formerly of the 69th New York State Militia. Corcoran however, died when his horse fell on him in December of 1863, so his brigade and the 164th fought

natural leadership ability and experience

leaving scores of wounded and dead behind them

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and the family’s maid

Cleburne and his staff pressed forward to personally distribute ammunition to his men

the long debate over how to defend the United States remained

The Queen's Rangers were among the most famous of all the Loyalist Corps

This led to the enlistment of African Americans in the Army

with matching trousers or pantaloons

It was a nice fairy tale invented in the 19th Century

This is the battle of White Plains

some oyster shells