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John F. Austin Papers Soldier, of Scituate, R.I. Papers, 1822-1888 Size: 0.25 linear feet Catalog number: MSS 272 Processed by: Cindy Bendroth, October 1991 Expanded by Rick Stattler, March 1998 ©Rhode Island Historical Society Manuscripts Division |
Scope and content:
This collection consists largely of letters written by John F. Austin of Scituate, R.I. (1839-1886), who served as a corporal in Company K of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He enlisted into service on August 8, 1862 and mustered out on Jun 9, 1865. Other family papers are included in the collection.
Provenance:
These papers were the gift of Mrs. Ruth Erwin in 1968. According to Andrew Boisvert, a relative, Erwin was the grand-niece of John F. Austin.
1. Allison, William to Chandler, Dimond - Apprenticeship indenture for thimble-making, New York City, July 30, 1822
2. Carder, H[oratio]. to Austin, Emily, Natick, January 1861
3. Austin, John to Emily, Portsmouth, January 18, 1862
4. Life Lease, Austin, John to Austin, Thirza, Foster, RI, September 24, 1862
5. Austin, John to Austin, Emily E., Camp Bliss, August 23, "1860" (must be 1862).
6. August 23 [1862], afternoon.
7. Austin, John F. to Austin, Emily, Washington, D.C. September 14, 1862
8. September 16, 1862
9. Arlington Heights, VA September 18, 1862
10. September 19, 1862
11. September 21, 1862
12. September 27, 1862
13. September 29, 1862
14. Frederick City October 2, 1862
15. Harpers Ferry October 8, 1862
16. Near Sharpsburg October 13, 1862
17. Austin, John to Bennett, Pardon, Pleasant Valley Camp near Sharpsburg, October 13, 1862
18. Austin, John to Austin, Emily, Camp near Sharpsburg October 15, 1862
19. Austin, John to Austin, Emily, Pleasant Valley, MD October 19, 1862
20. October 25, 1862
21. Knoknill, MD, October 25, 1862
22. Lovetsville November 1, 1862
23. November 7, 1862
24. Sulphur Spring, VA November 13, 1862
25. Near Warinton, VA November 17, 1862
26. Fredericksburg,VA November 22, 1862
27. November 24, 1862
28. November 27, 1862
29. December 2, 1862
30. December 6, 1862
31. December 8, 1862
32. Washington December 17, 1862
33. Portsmouth Grove January 22, 1863
34. January 27, 1863
35. February 1, 1863
36. February 8, 1863
37. February 11, 1863
38. Austin, John to Austin, Emily, Portsmouth Grove February 22, 1863
39. February 27, 1863
40. February 27, 1863
41. March 5, 1863
42. March 11, 1863
43. Austin, John. Commission in RI Militia, September 15, 1863
44. Austin, John to Austin Emily, Foster, May 25, 1864
45. Army Discharge, Allison, William June 4, 1864
46. Bennett, Daniel to Austin Emily, Ashland, January 14, 1869
47. Warranty Deed, Eric Walker to John F. Austin, Coventry, March 23, 1870
48. Warranty Deed, John F. Austin to Mary Bennett, Coventry, August 13, 1877
49. Moulton, Henry to Austin John, Providence, April 30, 1888
Subjects:
Austin, Emily (Bennett) (1838-1911)
Bennett Family
Carder, Horatio N.
Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865
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