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University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

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John C. Boughton papers, 1856-1910

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Summary

Creator:
Boughton, John C., 1836-1894
Extent:
0.2 linear feet
Language:
English
Call Number:
85768 Aa 2 Ac Vault.mf 359c
Authors:
Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

Correspondence, legal papers, bills and receipts dealing with personal and business affairs as well as military service (including court martial records). Correspondence contains a letter dated March 19, 1865 from Frederick Schneider, written after his parole from Confederate prison; letters, January 15 and March 12, 1865, from Joseph Moody containing detailed descriptions of Traverse City, Michigan; a letter dated March 27, 1865 to Major C. A. Lounsberry describing the attack on Fort Stedman; and letter, April 1865, mentioning the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Also includes photographic portraits of John C. Boughton.

Biographical / Historical:

Novi, Traverse City, and Bay City, Michigan, businessman and officer with the Second Michigan Infantry in the Civil War. He rose from sergeant in 1861 to lieutenant colonel in 1865. He was made brevet major for conspicuous gallantry in the assault on Fort Stedman, Va.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Walter Spormen (donor no. 3707 )
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open without restriction. Due to their fragile nature; access to original materials is restricted; patrons are asked to use the microfilm or digital copies.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, John C. Boughton papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. [URL]

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Collection

John C. Boughton papers, 1856-1910
Call Number 85768 Aa 2 Ac Vault.mf 359c
Total components 9
Items available online Online 7
Last indexed 2023-12-08