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Seacote, John J.

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Letters sent to his father, 1864 Mar 28-1865 Mar 15

 File — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSC-256
Content Description From the Collection:

Letters from a Civil War Soldier, 11th New Hampshire Infantry on board the USS Savannah and USS Chenango to his father George, March 28, 1864-March 15, 1865. His letters describe his daily routine, his need for money, and the future bounty due him.

Dates: 1864 Mar 28-1865 Mar 15

John H. Seacote letters

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSC-256
Abstract

Correspondence, letters sent to his father George Seacote, describing his life aboard ship, scrubbing decks, a fight aboard the vessel, Thanksgiving dinner, his illness, collecting the bounty due him, surety money before going ashore, a democratic meeting in New York City, and requests for stamps and money to buy a book entitled The Kedge Anchor, 1864-1865.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

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Subject
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 1