Thompson, David V.B. (Civil War correspondence), 1862 January 2

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Summary

Title:
David V. B. Thompson Civil War correspondence
Dates:
1862 January 2
Creators:
Winter, Elizabeth and Thompson, David Van Buren, 1836-1865
Abstract:
This collection contains one letter written by David Van Buren Thompson to his mother Dinah Johnson Freeman during the Civil War. Also included is a photocopy of a US Federal census in Tolland county, Connecticut (1850), and a non-original envelope with contextual information provided by the donor.
Containers:
document-box: Civil War 7
folder: 26
folder: 1
Extent:
.01 Linear feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

David Van Buren Thomson correspondence (2022.112.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA. For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains one letter written by David Van Buren Thompson to his mother Dinah Johnson Freeman during the Civil War. In the letter, Thompson discusses sending over some money to her and mentions a new female companion he deems unsuitable for marriage due to her habits for chewing and smoking tobacco.

Alpheus Winter II later inscribed a note dated 3/2/1948 at the end of the letter describing how it came into his possession as a family inheritence.

Also included is a photocopy of a US Federal census conducted in Tolland county, Connecticut (1850) where Dina Johnson and her family are recorded. The letter was enclosed in a non-original envelope with contextual text inscribed on it.

Biographical / historical:

David V. B. Thompson (b. 9/26/1836) was born in Mansfield, Connecticut to Lyman Eugene Thompson and Dinah Johnson. According to the donor, David V.B. Thompson was either enlisted in the US Army or US Navy on the Missisiippi. The donor also states that he and his whole family drowned in the Mississippi in 1865 but was unable to verify this part of their family lore.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Elizabeth Winter
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Frank J. López-Huerta
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-05-12 17:56:29 -0400 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.

Terms of access:

This collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

David Van Buren Thomson correspondence (2022.112.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA. For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Contact:
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