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Charles H. Davis certificate 1861/10/14.
This collection includes Charles H. Davis's certificate of appointment to the rank of sergeant in Company A, 19th Indiana Regiment signed by Col. Solomon Meredith at the head quarters of the regiment at Fort Craig, Virginia on October 14, 1861. The certificate is also signed by Adjutant of the Regiment, John P. Wood.
Record details
- Physical Description: 0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Processing Information: Collection processing completed 2019/01/08 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2019/01/08 by Laura Eliason. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | This collection is open for research. |
| Preferred Citation of Described Materials Note: | Charles H. Davis certificate, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | 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 or Historical Data: | Charles H. Davis was born in May 1839 to John and Anne Davis. He mustered into Company A, 19th Indiana Regiment on July 29, 1861 at Indianapolis. He was promoted to sergeant on October 14, 1861, but mustered out of service on July 28, 1864 as a private. He passed away at the age of 30 on December 15, 1869. Sources: FindaGrave.com. "Charles H. Davis." Memorial ID 29376428. Accessed January 8, 2019. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29376428/charles-h_-davis.Indiana Adjutant General's Office and William H.H. Terrell. Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana, Volume IV, 1861-1865. Indianapolis: Samuel M. Douglas, State Printer, 1866. https://archive.org/details/reportofadjutant04indi/page/n5. |
| Cumulative Index/Finding Aids Note: | Finding aid online: |
| Ownership and Custodial History: | This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from the Indiana State Museum. |
| Accumulation and Frequency of Use Note: | No further additions are expected. |
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| Subject: | Davis, Charles H., 1839-1869. United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 19th (1861-1864) Indiana > History > Civil War, 1861-1865. |
| Genre: | Certificates. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Evergreen Indiana.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Library - Indianapolis | [Mss I] ISLI OB080 (Text) | 00000106357742 | Manuscripts Collection | Available | - |
Electronic resources
Related Resource: https://archives.isl.lib.in.us/repositories/2/resources/5770
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