Napoleon B. Perkins Memoir, 1843-1903

Title:

Napoleon B. Perkins Memoir, 1843-1903

Creator:

Perkins, Napoleon B, 1843

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1994.066 (m)

Object ID:

1994.066 (m)

Date:

1843-1903

Physical Description:

3 folders

Scope and Content:

Napoleon B. Perkins' memoir is divided into two volumes detailing the life of Perkins. The memoir includes information on Perkin's service with the 5th Maine Regiment where he participated in battles at Cedar Mountain, Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. At Chancellorsville, Perkins lost his leg. His reminiscences detail his treatment and recovery. After the war, Perkins worked as a harness maker in Enfield, NH, Lebanon, NH, and Groveton (Northumberland), NH. In Groveton, Perkins was active in town government, serving in the legislature in 1882. The collection contains both the original manuscript of Perkins' memoir as well as a typed transcription completed in 1994.

Subjects:

United States-- History-- Civil War, 1861-1865. , United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care , Harness making and trade

Locations:

Stark, NH
Enfield, NH
Lebanon, NH
Groveton, NH
Northumberland, NH

Organizations:

United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1864)

Credit Line:

Gift of the Samuel Read Hall Library on September 6, 1994.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection