George W. Gordon Papers, 1848-1917, bulk 1860-1864

Title:

George W. Gordon Papers, 1848-1917, bulk 1860-1864

Creator:

Gordon, George Washington, 1834-1864

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2014.002

Object ID:

2014.002

Date:

1848-1917

Bulk Dates:

1860-1864

Physical Description:

1 box, 1 oversized folder, and 4 photographs ; 0.33 linear feet

Level of Description:

Collection

Abstract:

George W. Gordon of Suncook, NH, enlisted in 1861 in the 2nd New Hampshire Infantry Regiment and served for nearly three years until his death at the Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, on June 8, 1864. These papers consist of correspondence to his wife describing camp experiences, personal political opinions on the Civil War and Union commanders, reflections on the South, thoughts on the battles in which he fought, and experiences serving on court martial duty. It also contains five money orders, two jury notices, seven envelopes, photographs, military papers, and information on the Grand Army of the Republic.

Scope and Content:

The George W. Gordon Papers consist of correspondence, envelopes, money orders, and jury duty summonses. Most of the correspondence is from George W. Gordon to his wife, but there is also one letter from the Confederate Secretary of War to President Jefferson Davis. The documents are all handwritten and some of the letters contain their original envelopes. This collection contains records representing the creator's Civil War experiences, his emotions, and information relating to his family and personal life.\n \n Additional materials include an 1887 roster for the Grand Army of the Republic, 1878 bylaws to the George W. Gordon Post No. 39 of the Grand Army of the Republic, Gordon’s military commissions, pension information, and photographs of Gordon, his family, and others. Also included are two volumes: The Young Man; or Guide to Knowledge, Virtue, and Happiness by Frank Fergurson and Take Care of Your Health: Advice to Soldiers by W. W. Hall, M.D. The materials in this collection date from 1848 to 1917, with the bulk of materials dating from 1860 to 1864.

Arrangement:

The George W. Gordon Papers are organized alphabetically by type, then chronologically. Accession 2022.077 has been added to the end of the collection and is organized alphabetically by type.

Subjects:

Battles, Correspondence, Military appointments, Military life, Pensions, Photographs, Soldiers, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Locations:

Alexandria, VA
Allenstown, NH
Bladensburg, MD
Centreville, VA
Cold Harbor, VA
Doncaster, MD
Falmouth, VA
Gettysburg, PA
Harrisons Landing, VA
Littlestown, PA
Manassas, VA
Point Lookout, MD
Washington, DC
Yorktown, VA

People:

Appleton, William, 1845-1912, Bailey, Edward L., Baker, James B.T., circa 1832-1916, Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881, Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889, Gordon, Angeline Streeter, 1833-1919, Gordon, George E., 1859-1932, Gordon, George Washington, 1834-1864, Gordon, Willetta, 1855-1938, Grant, Ulysses S., 1822-1885, Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872, Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879, Marston, Gilman, 1811-1890, McClellan, George B., 1826-1885, Palmer, Stephen, Pope, John, 1822-1892, Seddon, James Alexander, 1815-1880, Shute, Charles H., 1838-1907

Credit Line:

Gift of Jane L. Gordon in memory of the George E. Gordon family of Suncook, NH.
Gift of the Hutchinson family.

Location Code:

TL/1E

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Preferred Citation:

Captain George W. Gordon Papers, 2014.002. New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH. Date accessed.

Finding Aid Link:

RS24880_Gordon_George_W_Papers_2014.002.pdf