Marshall P. Wood Papers, 1862-1865

Title:

Marshall P. Wood Papers, 1862-1865

Creator:

Wood, Marshall P., 1838-1912

Accession / Call Number:

2011.083

Object ID:

2011.083

Date:

1862-1865

Physical Description:

1 box ; 0.21 linear feet

Scope and Content:

This collection consists of letters Marshall P. Wood (1838-1912) wrote to his wife throughout his Civil War Service. They are long and descriptive, and talk about the food, marches, living quarters, items he has bought and sold. He names other soldiers from the Rindge area he is serving with or has met, and sends messages to friends and relatives. Although never wounded, he had several close calls and was hospitalized for several months with intestinal problems. The correspondence is exclusively outgoing, from Marshall to his wife. The collection also includes a cabinet card portrait photograph of each them taken long after the war.

Subjects:

Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862 , Correspondence , Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862 , Petersburg (Va.)--History--Siege, 1864-1865 , Portrait photography , Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864 , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863 , Soldiers

Locations:

Rindge, NH

People:

Wood, Marshall P., 1838-1912 , Wood, Julia, 1839-1919

Organizations:

United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865)

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS62650_Wood_Marshall_P_Papers_2011.083.pdf