NEWTON, NATHAN G.
Nathan G. Newton letters,
1862-1863
Nathan G. Newton letters, 1862-1863
Emory University
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6887
rose.library@emory.edu
Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/8zq2n
Table of Contents
Descriptive Summary
Creator: | Newton, Nathan G. |
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Title: | Nathan G. Newton letters, 1862-1863 |
Call Number: | Manuscript Collection No. 364 |
Extent: | 1 microfilm reel (MF) |
Abstract: | Microfilm copy of the papers of Union soldier Nathan G. Newton, who served in the 45th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. |
Language: | Materials entirely in English. |
Administrative Information
Restrictions on access
Unrestricted access.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Source
Loaned for microfilming, 1961.
Citation
[after identification of item(s)], Nathan G. Newton letters, Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library, Emory University.
Processing
EK, 1961.
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Collection Description
Biographical Note
Nathan G. Newton was apparently a resident of Framingham, Massachusetts at the time of his enlistment in the United States Army during the Civil War. He served in Co. F., 45th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Newton's cousin, Alonzo E. Newton, served in another Massachusetts regiment stationed near New Bern-possibly the 25th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. He was hospitalized in Mansfield General Hospital near Morehead City, North Carolina.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of a microfilm copy of the papers of Nathan G. Newton from 1862-1864. The papers include thirteen letters from Nathan G. Newton to his mother and two from Alonzo Newton to Nathan Newton. Nathan's letters contain good detail on combat, camp routine, food, shelter, and some material on slaves. During the period covered by these letters, his regiment was located near New Bern, North Carolina, at Camp Massachusetts. He describes action in the battle at Kinston, North Carolina in December 1862. Alonzo Newton's letters were written from the Mansfield General Hospital.
Arrangement Note
Arranged in chronological order.
Selected Search Terms
Personal Names
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 45th. Company F.
- United States. Army--Military life.
Topical Terms
Geographic Names
- Kinston (N.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Massachusetts--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Hospitals, charities, etc.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives.