Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Augustus Holmes Papers
c.00108
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Holmes, Augustus
- Title
- Augustus Holmes papers
- ID
- c.00108
- Date [inclusive]
- 1862-1865
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan".
Biographical Note
Augustus Holmes enlisted in the 6th Michigan Cavalry in 1862 and spent several months on guard duty in Washington, D.C. He was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness in May 1864. The wound kept him in army hospitals for the rest of the war.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of Civil War letters written by Augustus Holmes to family and friends. His letters describe guard duty as well as some scouting and raiding in Virginia. They also express Holmes' dissatisfaction with hospital life. Holmes frequently asked for or passed on news of his brother Edwin and stepbrothers Frank and Alvah Marsh (see collections c.109 and c.110). These materials have been transcribed, scanned and placed online at http://civilwar.archives.msu.edu/collection/7-1C-D/AugustusHolmes/.
Some typed descriptions are included in place of the original letters.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1965
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
February 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Mrs. Charles Jacobs, 1961-01-26. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials
See Also: c.00109 and c.00110.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1862-1865).
Geographic Name(s)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care
Personal Name(s)
- Holmes, Edwin
- Jacobs, Charles, Mrs.
- Marsh, Alvah
- Marsh, Frank
Collection Inventory
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Letters 1862-1865 |
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