Newton T. Hartshorn Collection, 1861-1864

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Collection Overview

Creator:

Hartshorn, Newton T. (Newton Timothy), 1842-1922

Title:

Newton T. Hartshorn Collection

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/bv73c041g

Dates:

1861-1864

Size:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Storage Note:

ReCAP (scarcpxm): Box 1

Language:

English

Abstract: Consists of thirty-six letters written by Captain Newton T. Hartshorn, U.S. Army, to his brother during the Civil War.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of thirty-six letters by Captain Newton T. Hartshorn, U.S. Army, to Vaola J. Hartshorn, his brother, written while Newton was in service during the Civil War. Accompanying some of the letters are pen-and-ink drawings by Hartshorn, as well as contemporary envelopes and stamps. Included are typed transcripts of the letters.

Arrangement

The letters are arranged chronologically.

Collection Creator Biography:

Hartshorn, Newton T. (Newton Timothy), 1842-1922

Newton Timothy Hartshorn enlisted in the New Hampshire National Guard shortly after the beginning of hostilities. In October 1861, he enlisted in the regular army, joining the U.S. Engineer Corps. Advancing from private to corporal in October, 1862, he saw extensive service and was engaged in the construction of pontoon bridges and fortifications. In April 1864, he was commissioned Captain of Company C, War Department Rifles, and was assigned to duty at the White House, guarding president Lincoln. His brother, Vaola John Hartshorn (1835-1900), was a minister and never married.

Collection History

Acquisition:: The letters were a gift of Mrs. Jason Westerfield in 1935. AM 11022.
Appraisal: No appraisal information is available.
Processing Information: Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012. Revised by Hilde Creager '2015 in 2013.

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