R. Curtis Edgerton papers, 1861-1862

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Summary

Creators:
Edgerton, R. Curtis (Reuben Curtis), 1822-1893
Abstract:
Reuben Curtis Edgerton was an Army surgeon during the American Civil War. The letters are primarily addressed to his wife Lydia O. Tiffany, about Army life from 1861-1862.
Extent:
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. R. Curtis Edgerton papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of 53 letters written by Reuben Curtis Edgerton between October 1861 and June 1862. Edgerton addressed 52 of the letters to his wife Lydia O. Edgerton, nee Tiffany, and one letter to his daughter Ellen Edgerton. In his letters, Edergton describes a soldier's life and medical and sanitary affairs during the American Civil War from 1861-1862. Thirty-six of the letters were written while Edgerton was stationed in Hannibal, Pleasant, and Commerce, Missouri. Other letters originated from Tennessee, Mississippi, and New York.

Biographical / historical:

Rueben Curtis Edgerton was born in Essex County, New York on September 10, 1822. Edgerton was a Union soldier and joined the 26th Illinois Volunteer Regiment in the fall of 1861. Although Edgerton entered the Army as a band member, he gradually concentrated on hospital work and eventually became acting assistant surgeon. His regiment was stationed in Hannibal, Pleasant, and Commerce, Missouri, and saw some service in Tennessee and Mississippi.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Carter, August 1975.
Processing information:

Processed by Huntington Staff, March 1978. Gina C Giang created a finding aid derived from a legacy summary report.

Arrangement:

Materials in loose chronological order.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. R. Curtis Edgerton papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

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