22d New York State Militia Near Harpers Ferry, Va., 1861 I.E.1862 026 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

'22nd New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Va., 1861-1862 (U.S. Civil War)' The '22nd New York State Militia' refers to a military unit active during the American Civil War, specifically in the years 1861 and 1862. During this period, the militia was deployed near Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia), a strategically important location due to its proximity to the Potomac River and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This unit played a role in the defense of the area during the conflict, although specific details of their involvement are not provided in the title. The number '22' designates the position this particular militia held within the overall structure of the New York State Militia at that time. This entry primarily focuses on one image (I.E.1862 026) associated with the unit, which likely depicts soldiers or scenes from the Civil War near Harpers Ferry.