Narrative by Charles C. Paige on Harper's Ferry, diary excerpt, 1862 September-October

Collection Name:

Charles C. Paige Papers

Title:

Narrative by Charles C. Paige on Harper's Ferry, diary excerpt, 1862 September-October

Creator:

Paige, Charles C., 1838-1917

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2016.108

Object ID:

2016.108.22

Date:

1862/09-1862/10

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 document

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Diary excerpt from an October 5th letter detailing the 11th New Hampshire Reigments movements in September and October 1862. Written by Charles C. Paige, the narrative details their travels from Concord, NH, to Philadelphia, PA; then to Washington, DC; and to Sandy Hook, MD. While in Sandy Hook, Paige relates the damage done by the rebels, particularly to nearby Harpers Ferry, WV, where he states if Miles had been able to hold his position just eight hours more, Jackson would have been surrounded.

Subjects:

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , Diaries , Harpers Ferry, Battle of, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 1862 , Military life

Locations:

Concord, NH
Philadelphia, PA
Washington, DC
Sandy Hook, MD
Harpers Ferry, WV

People:

Paige, Charles C., 1838-1917

Organizations:

United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 11th (1862-1865)

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1