James E. Toner collection
Collection — Folder: S1316
Identifier: S1316
Scope and Contents
The letters by James Edward Toner are photocopies. In the April 1864 letter to his father from Memphis, Tennessee, he wrote about the riot in Matton, Illinois. He described sights in Vicksburg, and his trip to New Orleans. In October 1864, James wrote from Terrebonne, Louisiana, about the resignation of Lieutenant Colonel Redfield due to consumption and Major Conover replacing him. He wrote that he feared Governor Oliver P. Morton would not be re-elected. H. B. Finch, Military Attorney, wrote to James on June 17, 1867 asking for his discharge from the 33rd so he could get the bonus due to James.
Dates
- 1864-1865
Creator
- Toner, James E., 1814- (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
James Edward Toner was born December 28, 1814, to John and Nancy (Parker) Toner in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He lived in Franklin County, Indiana, from 1815-1832, when he moved to Shelby County. He joined the 33rd Indiana Regiment in 1861, and was discharged for disability in 1863. He re-enlisted in Company D, 16th Indiana, and was transferred to the 13th Indiana Regiment.
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. C. H. Beeson on 1969/6/12.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2017/10/12 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Toner, James E., 1814- (Person)
- Title
- James E. Toner 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
