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John H. Seacote letters

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSC-256

Content Description

Holograph letters signed 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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 - 1865

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Conditions Governing Use

Material in this collection is in the public domain, unless otherwise noted.

Biographical Note

John H. Seacote was a soldier in the 11th New Hampshire Infantry. He served aboard the USS Chenango and the USS Savannah in 1864-1865.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

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.

Status
Inventory
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

Contact:
US Naval War College
686 Cushing Rd
Newport RI 02841 US