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Duncan, Samuel Augustus, 1836-1895

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1836 - 1895

Biography

Samuel A. Duncan was born on June 19, 1836 in Plainfield, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1858 after which he worked as a tutor, assistant commissioner of patents and lawyer. During the Civil War he served as an officer in the 14th Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers, the 4th Regiment of United States Volunteers, and a regiment of black soldiers. He died on October 18, 1895.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

James Willis Patterson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 863324.2
Mss 863324.2
Date(s): 1863-05-24
Scope and Contents

Five-page letter from James Willis Patterson in Hanover, NH to Samuel Augustus Duncan, telling him that he is deeply afflicated by the loss of his infant son. Asks if Duncan would like to be detailed as Provost Marshall of New Hampshire and that Professor Putnam leaving for Europe. Discusses Civil War Generals.

Samuel A. Duncan correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS-541
MS-541
Date(s): 1850 to 1866
Abstract

Samuel A. Duncan (1836-1895), Civil War soldier. Dartmouth College Class of 1858. The collection contains letters written to him from family and friends while he was a student at Dartmouth College and while he was an officer in the Civil War.

Samuel Augustus Duncan letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866668
Mss 866668
Date(s): 1866-12-18
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Samuel Augustus Duncan in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, recommending John Q. Bittinger as a successor to Mr. Brown.

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