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Charles Smith Hamilton and Sylvester Smith papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Charles Smith Hamilton and Sylvester Smith papers | |
| Creator: Smith, Sylvester, active 1862-1865 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1839-1905 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 9 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms1731 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Sylvester Smith was a Union army soldier with Company E of the 113th New York Infantry Regiment, which became the 7th New York Artillery Regiment during the American Civil War.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of papers of Charles Smith Hamilton and Sylvester Smith. Papers of Charles Smith Hamilton include a handwritten copy of a letter to President Lincoln, signed by over 100 men, regarding Hamilton's removal from their command; handwritten copy of Battle of Iuka, by Hamilton; and a memoriam pamphlet published at Hamilton's death describing his military career.
Papers of Sylvester Smith consists of correspondence, mainly from Smith to his Wife, Mary E. Smith, written from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, regarding camp life, other soldiers, rumors, troop position, money matters, his wife's correspondence, and problems coping with his extended absence. Also included are some Smith family letters, financial records of Sylvester Smith, and the diary of Major James Hart Purdy.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Charles Smith Hamilton and Sylvester Smith papers, ms 1731. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.