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Papers, 1851-1871
Author
Reynolds, Charles, b. 1826.
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1 copy available at Manuscripts and Special Collections.
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Control Number:
(OCoLC)122459199
Local call number:
SC21216
Author:
Reynolds, Charles, b. 1826.
Title:
Papers, 1851-1871.
Quantity:
1 box (39 items)
Historical/biog note:
Civil War soldier from Chestertown, New York; served in the 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment.
Review:
Papers consist chiefly of letters Charles Reynolds and his wife, Sarah, in regards to his service in the army during the Civil War. Many of the letters of Sarah and her brother, Mark Mitchell, concern Charles Reynolds attempt to avoid conscription and later the possibility of desertion. The letters written by Charles detail his dissatisfaction with army life and various health problems. He also writes about being in New Orleans, where he quartered in makeshift barracks in a cotton warehouse and going on foraging expeditions for food and horses.
Provenance note:
Collation of single manuscript accessions 19427 and 21216.
Finding aids:
Unpublished finding aid available in the repository and online http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc21216.htm
Personal subject:
Reynolds, Charles--Correspondence.
Corporate subject:
United States. Army. New York Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)
Subject:
Draft resisters--New York (State) Correspondence.
Subject:
Soldiers Correspondence.
Geographic terms:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Personal narratives.
Geographic terms:
New York (State)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Form/genre terms:
Letters. aat
Electronic access:
Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc21216.htm
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