John H. Seacote letters
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
- Seacote, John J. (Person)
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