Stewart L. Bennett Civil War Collection
Abstract
Research collection about Union soldier Charles Dana Miller, including the diary of Union Captain R.S. Chamberlain.
Dates
- Creation: 1862-1890s
Conditions Governing Access
Noncirculating; available for research.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).
Form of Material
Photocopies of original Civil War documents collected by Mr. Stewart Bennett while researching the activities of Union soldier Charles Dana Miller, who was at the Battle of Corinth in Mississippi.
The collection includes:
1. Certificates of enlistment and discharge.
2. Receipts for supplies.
3. Muster roll of the 5th U.S. Cavalry.
4. Measurements for uniforms.
5. Application for pension.
6. Pay voucher.
7. Correspondence.
8. Confederate currency.
9. Christian tracts.
10. Requisition for ordnance stores.
11. Diary of Union Captain R.S. Chamberlain.
12. Other miscellaneous items.
Extent
.20 Cubic Feet : 302A.B1.A4
Language of Materials
English
Provenance
Donated by Mr. Stewart L. Bennett.
- Title
- Stewart L. Bennett Civil War Collection
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Manuscripts and Photographs Repository
118 College Drive - 5148
Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001
601.266.4345
