| 91st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | December, 1861 to July 3, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Nickname | Albany Regiment |
The 91st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was a state infantry regiment formed during the American Civil War from counties around Albany, New York.[1]
The unit was first sent to Key West, Florida, then to Pensacola, Florida. Soldiers from the 91st New York took part in the raid on Bagdad, Florida.
Later they were part of a raid into southern Alabama. They captured the steamboat Bloomer from the Town of Geneva, in what was then Coffee County, in the latter part of 1862, and early 1863.[2] Lt. James H. Stewart led the raid, and was accompanied by a naval unit commanded by Acting Master Elias Bruner of the USS Charlotte. Although no shots were fired, due to the raid, Alabama raised defensive Confederate troops in the area. They were stationed in southern Alabama until needed elsewhere.
Later, the 91st New York took part in the siege of Port Hudson, one of the last impediments (Vicksburg was the other) to Federal control of the Mississippi.