Sebastian S. Miller papers
Collection — Folder: S0961
Identifier: S0961
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of correspondence and documents regarding Sebastian S. Miller's claim for an invalid pension due to rheumatism that he developed as a result of his service during the Civil War. Ranging from 1878 to 1887, the collection contains correspondence from the Pension Office of the Department of the Interior and affidavits from physicians, fellow soldiers, and acquaintances. Also included are photocopies of a letter sent to Catherine Miller from the National Military Home regarding her husband's effects, his certificate of service, a document certifying the Miller's marriage, and a letter of administration of Sebastian Miller's estate granted to his son, Albert Miller.
Dates
- 1878-1887
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
Sebastian S. Miller served in Company K, 8th Cavalry, 39th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers during the U.S. Civil War. He mustered into service on June 15, 1864 at Indianapolis and mustered out on July 20, 1865. Miller married Catherine Negley on March 27, 1852. He entered the National Military Home in Ohio in 1878 and passed away on December 12, 1883.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
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 Mrs. Margaret E. Tuck on 1972/11/14.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2017/07/26 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2017/07/26 by Laura Eliason.
- Correspondence
- Health
- Legal documents
- Military pensions -- Indiana
- Miller, Sebastian S.
- Pensions
- Rheumatism
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Veterans
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Veterans -- Pensions
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 39th (1861-1863)
- Veterans -- Indiana
- Title
- Sebastian S. Miller papers
- 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
