Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Charles H. Spaulding Papers
c.00570
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Spaulding, Charles H.
- Title
- Charles H. Spaulding papers
- ID
- c.00570
- Date [inclusive]
- 1862-1863
- Extent
- 0.5 Cubic feet , 18 folders
- 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
Charles H. Spaulding from Shrewsbury, Vermont was a member of Company G of the 7th Regiment of the Vermont Volunteers. He enlisted on February 11, 1862. He was mustered in at Rutland, Vermont on February 12, 1862. He was mustered out on August 30, 1864. His wife was Ella E. Spaulding. His parents were Charles and Emily Spaulding.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of letters written by Charles H. Spaulding while in the Civil War. The majority of the letters are from Charles to his wife Ella. A few of the letters are from Charles to his parents and a few are ones he received from his parents. In the letters, Spaulding describes his journey to Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island, Mississippi. The majority of the journey was by ship. He describes life on Ship Island, camp activity, and local battle news. His other letters describe his transfers to Vicksburg, Camp Williams, Pensacola, Florida, and Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island, Florida. His letters give few details about fighting and mostly focus on his health, food, and his desire to return home and then settle in the West.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections June 2003
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
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.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- United States. Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 7th. (1862-1866)
Geographic Name(s)
- Ship Island (Miss.)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Personal Name(s)
- Gardner, Betty L.
- Spaulding, Charles H.
Collection Inventory
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Correspondence |
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March 1862 |
1 | |||
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April 1862 |
2 | |||
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May 1862 |
3 | |||
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June 1862 |
4 | |||
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July 1962 |
5 | |||
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August 1862 |
6 | |||
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September 1862 |
7 | |||
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October 1862 |
8 | |||
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November 1862 |
9 | |||
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December 1862 |
10 | |||
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January 1863 |
11 | |||
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February 1863 |
12 | |||
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March 1863 |
13 | |||
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April 1863 |
14 | |||
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May 1863 |
15 | |||
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June 1863 |
16 | |||
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September 1863 |
17 | |||
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Undated |
18 | |||