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 Container

Contains 6 Results:

David Coon Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: OGLMC-1029
Scope and Contents

The David Coon Papers consist of photocopied letters that were typewritten from the originals. The letters were sent to Coon's wife and children describing his first day of enlistment and subsequent events. Coon wrote about the physical examinations, camplife, the daily activities of the regiment, preparations for battles and dissatisfaction with a colonel. Also included are concerns about money and suggestions to his wife on how to handle the family farm in his absence.

Dates: created: 1864; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1985

Explanatory Note on Content

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The David Coon Papers consist of photocopied letters that were typewritten from the originals. The letters were sent to Coon's wife and children describing his first day of enlistment and subsequent events. Coon wrote about the physical examinations, camplife, the daily activities of the regiment, preparations for battles and dissatisfaction with a colonel. Also included are concerns about money and suggestions to his wife on how to handle the family farm in his absence.

Dates: created: 1864; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1985

Personal Correspondence, February 28-May 8, 1864

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The David Coon Papers consist of photocopied letters that were typewritten from the originals. The letters were sent to Coon's wife and children describing his first day of enlistment and subsequent events. Coon wrote about the physical examinations, camplife, the daily activities of the regiment, preparations for battles and dissatisfaction with a colonel. Also included are concerns about money and suggestions to his wife on how to handle the family farm in his absence.

Dates: created: February 28-May 8, 1864

Personal Correspondence, May 13-July 25, 1864

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The David Coon Papers consist of photocopied letters that were typewritten from the originals. The letters were sent to Coon's wife and children describing his first day of enlistment and subsequent events. Coon wrote about the physical examinations, camplife, the daily activities of the regiment, preparations for battles and dissatisfaction with a colonel. Also included are concerns about money and suggestions to his wife on how to handle the family farm in his absence.

Dates: created: May 13-July 25, 1864

Personal Correspondence, July 31-August 27, 1864

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The David Coon Papers consist of photocopied letters that were typewritten from the originals. The letters were sent to Coon's wife and children describing his first day of enlistment and subsequent events. Coon wrote about the physical examinations, camplife, the daily activities of the regiment, preparations for battles and dissatisfaction with a colonel. Also included are concerns about money and suggestions to his wife on how to handle the family farm in his absence.

Dates: created: July 31-August 27, 1864

Coon and Hall Family History

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The David Coon Papers consist of photocopied letters that were typewritten from the originals. The letters were sent to Coon's wife and children describing his first day of enlistment and subsequent events. Coon wrote about the physical examinations, camplife, the daily activities of the regiment, preparations for battles and dissatisfaction with a colonel. Also included are concerns about money and suggestions to his wife on how to handle the family farm in his absence.

Dates: created: 1864; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1985