Collection ID: LMC 1165
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Abstract:
The Caldwell mss., 1862-1863, are Civil war letters to William Caldwell, and his wife, Sarah, of Hubbard, Indiana, from James H. Richardson, brother of Mrs. Caldwell, A. H. Caldwell, brother of William Caldwell, and Robert J. Biggs.
Extent:
1 folio
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Caldwell mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

James H. Richardson of Henryville, Indiana, was mustered into Company D, 49th regiment, Indiana infantry, on November 21, 1861. He died at Black River, Mississippi, on July 6, 1863.

Robert J. Biggs, also from Henryville, Indiana, served in Company D, 49th regiment, Indiana infantry from August 26, 1862, to July 15, 1865.

Scope and Content:

The Caldwell mss., 1862-1863, are Civil war letters to William Caldwell, and his wife, Sarah, of Hubbard, Indiana, from James H. Richardson, brother of Mrs. Caldwell, A. H. Caldwell, brother of William Caldwell, and Robert J. Biggs.

James H. Richardson of Henryville, Indiana, was mustered into Company D, 49th regiment, Indiana infantry, on November 21, 1861. He died at Black River, Mississippi, on July 6, 1863. His letters are dated March 26 and July 11, 1862, and June 2 and 26, 1863.

Robert J. Biggs, also from Henryville, Indiana, served in Company D, 49th regiment, Indiana infantry from August 26, 1862, to July 15, 1865. His letter, July 31, 1863, and that of A. H. Caldwell, July 13, 1863, inform William and Sarah Caldwell of the death of James H. Richardson.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 1955
Physical location:
Lilly - Folio

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Caldwell mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu