Description: |
These 21 letters chronicle Arthur C. Stockwell’s experiences in the American Civil War. Arthur was born 22 July 1847 in Charlestown, Indiana. He mustered into the 137th Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry on 26 May 1864 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Six of the letters are written by Arthur. Seven are written by family and a friend. Eight are written by other military people. The regiment went to Tullahoma, Tennessee for guard duty. Arthur describes his camp life including food, living conditions, clothing, and weather. Bushwackers were constantly being captured at their camp. He describes what happens to them. Two of his jobs he writes about are guarding Union prisoners and guarding a water tank. The letters from family to Arthur tell about a home guard that was formed to protect against Morgan’s Raiders. Arthur’s time in the service was short. In July Arthur becomes sick and was sent to the post hospital. His commanders write letters to Arthur’s father John to inform the family of his condition. John tries to obtain travel papers to visit Arthur but is denied. Arthur dies on 14 August 1864 of malaria at age 17. |
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Origin: | 1864-06-16 |
Created By: |
Stockwell, Arthur C., 1847-1861 |
Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15078coll17/id/11146 |
Collection: |
Clark County Collections |
Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Copyright: |
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Subjects: |
United States--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence United States. Army. Infantry--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military camps--Union |
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