XVI. 40th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D, 1861-1865
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Not requestable
Scope and Contents
This material was donated by Mrs. A. R. Melody on December 21, 1934.
The 40th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry organized in Lynnfield, Massachusetts in August, 1862. Company D was commanded by Captain Henry F. Danforth of Salem, Massachusetts. The company was mustered out of service on June 16, 1865. John Pollock (1840-1920) of Salem enlisted as a sergeant in the 5th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H. He was discharged upon completing his service on May 1, 1861 before he re-enlisted as a second lieutenant in the 40th Infantry, Company D on August 23, 1862. He was discharged as a lieutenant colonel of the 40th Regiment on June 16, 1865.
This series includes correspondence, monthly clothing, camp and garrison equipage returns, orders, and muster papers that once belonged to John Pollock of the 40th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
Dates
- Creation: 1775-1908
Creator
- From the Collection: Massachusetts. Militia (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 26.5 linear feet (23 boxes; 6 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository