James McLaughlin papers
Collection — Folder: S2504
Identifier: S2504
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photocopies of three letters from or about James McLaughlin ranging from 1863 to 1865, during his military service in the U.S. Civil War. The first letter dated May 11, 1863 is a handwritten transcription of McLaughlin's missive to his father and wife, Phebe, concerning running the blockage at Vicksburg. The second document is communication from Major J.C. Robinson at Raleigh, North Carollina, dated April 24, 1864, to the trustees of the 3rd Ward, Zanesville, Ohio, certifying that Sgt. James McLaughlin, D Company, 78th Ohio Volunteers, is "credited to your ward." The last letter, dated April 24, 1865, was sent by Mclaughlin in Raleigh, North Carolina, to his wife, Phebe A. McLaughlin.
Dates
- 1863-1865
Creator
- McLaughlin, James (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 McLaughlin was born on October 31, 1832, and died November 3, 1871. He served in the 78th Ohio Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. His wife Phebe Ann McLaughlin was born December 26, 1840, and died April 20, 1891. They are both buried in Zanesville, Ohio.
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 Joseph DeWees on 1970/12/10.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/08/25 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid completed 2016/08/25 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid revised 2016/09/30 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- McLaughlin, James (Person)
- Title
- James McLaughlin 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
