Fort Constitution Records, 1839-1870, 1907, bulk 1846-1863

Title:

Fort Constitution Records, 1839-1870, 1907, bulk 1846-1863

Creator:

Davidson, James, 1801-1874
Fort Constitution (N.H.)

Accession / Call Number:

1990.101

Object ID:

1990-101

Date:

1839-1870 | 1907

Physical Description:

1 box and 1 oversized folder ; 0.42 linear feet

Scope and Content:

The bulk of the Fort Constitution Records, 1839-1870, 1907, reflect the career of James Davidson as Ordnance Sergeant and temporary Captain at Fort Constitution. There are a few papers from Davidson's early career, including enlistment papers, statement of service, documents regarding property he owned, his quarters, and a theft at his house. Series one contains various types of financial records such as ordnance, treasury, fuel, housekeeping, and quartermaster accounts. Series two includes orders, muster rolls, and court-martial papers. There are also enlistment papers for 1861 and morning reports from Captains Dunbar, Begley, and Gillis.

Subjects:

Armed Forces--Officers , Military , Recruiting and enlistment , Soldiers , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Locations:

New Castle, NH

People:

Begley, J. R. , Bruce, John N. , Davidson, James, 1801-1874 , Dunbar, C. F. , Gillis, G. N.

Organizations:

Amazeen family
Fort Constitution (N.H.)
United States. Army

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS65549_Fort_Constitution_Records_1990.101.pdf