George L. La Forest Collection
c.00661

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
La Forest, George L.
Title
George L. La Forest collection
ID
c.00661
Date [inclusive]
1863-1896
Extent
0.2 Cubic feet
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".

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Biographical Note

Lyman Vanderburgh enlisted in the 77th New York Infantry regiment on September 26, 1861. He re-enlisted as veteran December 26, 1863. He was mustered out June 27, 1865 at rank of sergeant. (His last name is sometimes spelled Vandenburgh). Seth Alden was a private in Company E, 16th Regiment, Maine Infantry. Hiram Kimbell (sometimes spelled Kimball) was a private with Company F, 10th Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery.

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Scope and Content

This civil war collection of George L. La Forest includes letters, a copy of an article about the shooting of President Lincoln, a copy of Lincoln's declaration of war, an image of the locomotive L. H. Tupper, the poem "Break the News Gently", a certificate of indebtedness, an advertisement for Peninsular Stove Company, and a ledger about communications received. The materials mostly refer to the New England region.

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Arrangement

The collection is arranged by date.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections July 2013

Conrad Hall
888 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.

Custodial History

A gift of Michele La Forest Halloran.

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Controlled Access Headings

Geographic Name(s)

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry

Personal Name(s)

  • Alden, Eunice
  • Alden, Seth
  • Crosby, Ellen
  • Ingraham, E. J.
  • Kimbell, Hattie
  • Kimbell, Hiram
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
  • Nelles, Solomon, Mrs.
  • Potter, James C.
  • Van Fleck, William S.
  • Vanderburgh, Lyman

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Collection Inventory

Folder

President Lincoln Declaration of War (copy) April 15, 1861 

 1

L. H. Tupper Locomotive (photograph) 1861 
Folder

Lyman Vanderburgh Letter May 16, 1863 

 3

Letter to Ellen Crosby from her brother August 2, 1863 

 4

Jas. Potter Letter to William Van Fleck September 13, 1863 

 5

Letters to Hiram Kimbell from sister Hattie 1864 

 6

C. J. Ingraham Letter December 12, 1864 

 7

"Break the News Gently" poem circa 1864 

 8

Shooting of President Lincoln article circa April 14, 1865 

 9

Certificate of Indebtness August 7, 1865 

 10

H. Parlsen (sp.) Letter to Mrs. Solomon Nelles August 17,1865 

 11

"The Vote for President" (Illinois) - from New York Tribune November 25, 1865 

 12

Letter to Eunice Alden from brother Seth circa 1861 - 1865 

 13

Communication from Colonel Dodge (Page from Ledger) February 12, 1866 

 14

Peninsular Stove Company (advertisement) for Grand Army of the Republic Reunion 1882 

 15

George Dawson Memorial Service March 24, 1896 

 16