Nathaniel F. Robinson Papers, 1862-1877

Collection

Identifier: MSS 957

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Contents

The Nathaniel F. Robinson Papers is a collection of correspondence from Nathaniel to his family in Salem during the American Civil War. In the correspondence Robinson describes army life, and troop movements, he also discusses the Emancipation Proclamation. This collection also contains Nathaniel's discharge from the army.

Dates

Creation: 1862-1877

Creator

Robinson, Nathaniel Frothingham, 1843-1865 (Person)

Language of Materials

These materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Nathaniel Frothingham Robinson was born October 29, 1843, in Salem, Massachusetts to Martha C. and Elbridge G. Robinson (Ancestry). He was a corporal in Company A, 50th regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteers, and fought during the American Civil War; he was discharged in 1863, and died in 1865

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

Phillips Library Stacks

Provenance

This material was previously cataloged as Fam. Mss. 838 and Broadside UB323 .D5733. The provenance of these materials is unknown; however, the materials appear to have been solicited by Trustees of Harmony Grove as part of a larger project (see 1877 correspondence).

Bibliography and Related Collections

Ancestry.com. U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.