Edward Cross and Henry O. Kent Correspondence, 1850-1862

Title:

Edward Cross and Henry O. Kent Correspondence, 1850-1862

Creator:

Cross, Edward E., 1832-1863
Kent, Henry O., 1834-1909

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2005.021

Object ID:

2005-021

Date:

1850-1862

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 box ; 0.21 linear feet

Scope and Content:

The Edward Cross and Henry O. Kent Correspondence consists of letters written by Edward Cross to Henry Kent from 1850 to 1862. The materials in this collection consist of letters by Cross from various locations across the United States. Cross wrote often to Kent during this period, and it is clear from the correspondence that Kent wrote back. The whereabouts of Kent’s letters, if they still exist, is unknown. Cross’s letters describe his encounters with women, his drinking exploits, his journalism work, and his adventures. He wrote about his efforts at self-education, including sword-fighting and his regular trips to a local library.

Subjects:

Correspondence , Journalists , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Locations:

Cincinnati, OH
Concord, NH
Lancaster, NH
San Francisco, CA

People:

Cross, Edward Ephraim, 1832-1863 , Kent, Henry O. (Henry Oakes), 1834-1909

Organizations:

United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)

Credit Line:

Gift of M. Faith Kent.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS68616_Cross_Edward_and_Kent_Henry_O._Correspondence_2005.021.pdf