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2 unusual facts about John Watts de Peyster


John Watts de Peyster, Jr.

After Kearny's death at the Battle of Chantilly, he then joined the 11th New York Cavalry Regiment in June 1862 as a Lieutenant, but was mustered out the same month, and assigned to the 1st New York Light Artillery as a Major and served until 1863 when he joined the staff of General John J. Peck.

Military career of Benedict Arnold, 1777–79

Donated by Civil War General John Watts de Peyster, it shows a boot with spurs and the stars of a major general.



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