Scope and Contents
These papers consist mainly of Hamlin's research notes and correspondence files relating to his two books on the Civil War: Martyria, or Andersonville Prison (1866) and The Battle of Chancellorsville (1896).
Dates
- Creation: 1724-1933
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1861-1912
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
47 linear feet (143 boxes, 2 volumes)Biographical / Historical
Augustus Choate Hamlin, a native of Bangor (Me.), served as assistant surgeon in the United States Army, Maine Infantry Regiment, 2nd from 1861 to 1862, and then became a brigade surgeon in the United States Army Corps, 11th. After the war, he served as surgeon-general of Maine.
Repository Details
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