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J.S. Pittenger letters, 1861-1886
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pittenger, J.S. (Joshua S.)
- Title
- J.S. Pittenger letters
- Dates
- 1861-1886 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 07237
- Summary
- Letters of a captain of the 64th Regiment of the New York State Volunteers during the American Civil War.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public. Photocopies are availabe for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Joshua S. Pittenger of Wellsville, New York, served as Captain of the 64th Regiment of the New York State Volunteers and witnessed the Battles of Bull Run and Gettysburg during his service in the Civil War from 1861-1864.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of letters sent by Pittenger to his wife Sarah from 1861-1864 and 1886. The letters provide a detailed account of volunteer army life, including troop movements, daily provisions, company drilling, construction of roads and buildings, illnesses, desertions, the Battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg and smaller skirmishes, and Sarah's loneliness and trouble in running the family business in Wellsville, New York.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of this entire collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~48~48.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by J.S. Pittenger at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was purchased from Mrs. Gary Moats, House of Oltiques, of Laramie, Wyoming in 1987.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Mark Shelstad in May 1993.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862.
- Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863.
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. New York Volunteer Regiments, 64th.
Geographical Names
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
Occupations
- Soldiers.
Processed by Mark Shelstad
2010
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
