Charles P. Chamberlain Papers, 1862-1888

Title:

Charles P. Chamberlain Papers, 1862-1888

Creator:

Chamberlain, Charles P.

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1988.038 (m)

Object ID:

1988.038 (m)

Date:

1862-1888

Physical Description:

14 items

Scope and Content:

The Charles P. Chamberlain Papers, 1862-1888, contain material from during and after Chamberlain served with the 11th Regiment of the New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, Company G during the American Civil War. The collection consists of manuscript items and one printed reminiscence of his activities in the War. The Papers also include a detailed description of his life in the prison camp at Salisbury, NC, after he was captured on September 30, 1864. Other papers in the collection are copies of his appointment as sergeant, his discharge papers, his testimony at his pension hearing, his pension award, and the copies of resolutions passed at his death by members of his old regiment.

Subjects:

United States-- History-- Civil War, 1861-1865. , United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 11th (1862-1865) , United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and Prisons

Locations:

Salisbury Prison, NC
Bath, NH

Credit Line:

Gift of Beulah Chamberlain Phillips on July 18, 1988.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection