Samuel Witt Eaton papers 1838-1905

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Samuel Witt Eaton papers 1838-1905

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.0972

The Samuel Witt Eaton Papers consist largely of correspondence from classmates at Yale College, among them Timothy Dwight, James Hadley, and John A. Porter. The letters discuss theology and the ministry as well as life at Yale College. Also in the papers are materials relating to the Civil War, during which Eaton served as chaplain. Included is his "Some sketches from a three year experience in the army."

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Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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Eaton, Samuel Witt, 1820-1905.

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Samuel Witt Eaton was ordained in 1848 and settled in Wisconsin. He served as the chaplain of Seventh Wisconsin Volunteers in Union Army. He returned to Wisconsin and remained there until 1886 when he moved to Roscoe, Illinois. He again returned to Wisconsin in 1903. From 1899-1905 he was a corporate member of American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. From the description of Samuel Witt Eaton papers, 1838-1905 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702169211 ...