Samuel A. Duncan correspondence
Description
The collection contains letters written to Duncan from family and friends as well as letters written to him while he was a student at Dartmouth College and while he was an officer in the Civil War. The letters refer to his experiences as an officer of the 14th Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers, the 4th Regiment of United States Volunteers, and a regiment of black soldiers. Letters written to him by Alexander Gardiner, an officer in the 14th Regiment are also included.
Dates
- 1850 - 1866
Creator
- Duncan, Samuel Augustus, 1836-1895 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
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.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository