Calvin Benjamin collection
Collection — Folder: S0105
Identifier: S0105
Scope and Contents
The collection contains photocopied letters written by Calvin Benjamin to his brother Isaac. The letters describe his work in the Coast Survey service at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, his later joining up with General Zachary Taylor’s forces in Texas, crossing the Rio Grande and the battles of Matamoras and Monterey. He also describes the morale of the troops and some troop movements. Also contains a written copy of a presentation given by a relative describing him and his service.
Dates
- 1842-1847, undated
Creator
- Benjamin, Calvin -1847 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Calvin Benjamin, Shelby County, Indiana, graduated from West Point in 1842. Following graduation, he was commissioned into the United States Army as a second Lieutenant. He was assigned to the “Coast Survey Service in 1844 where he remained until 1845 when the Chesapeake Bay was completely charted. He was sent down to Texas in September 1845 joining a large group of Army regulars on the Texas-Mexico border. Lt. Benjamin fought in the Battles of Matamoras as part of the Fourth Artillery Regiment. He also fought in the Battle of Monterey in September 1846. On September 13, 1847, Lt. Benjamin was killed at Chapultepec at the gate of Mexico City.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Williams on 1969/06/11.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Item Listing
[undated] Written copy of presentation given by a relative;
10-15-1844 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
10-20-1844 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
9-27-1845 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
3-29-1846 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
5-17-1846 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
7-14-1846 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
9-13-1846 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
9-28-1846 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
3-29-1847 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
5-2-1847 Letter by Benjamin to brother;
1847 Letter by Benjamin to brother
Processing Information
Collection processing completed by Harriet Reich during August 1969. Finding aid completed by Sarah Pfundstein during January 2013. EAD finding aid completed by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/05/11.
Creator
- Benjamin, Calvin -1847 (Person)
- Title
- Calvin Benjamin collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
