C. Henry Pine Papers, 1862-1864

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C. Henry Pine Papers, 1862-1864

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C. Henry Pine (1845-1915) (Charles Henry Pine) of Litchfield County, Conn., served as a drummer boy Civil War in the 19th Connecticut Infantry Regiment (later designated the 2nd Connecticut Artillery Regiment), spending his military career in Virginia. The collection consists mainly of letters, 1862-1864, from Pine to his mother, father, and siblings. There are also several diary-style writings, which appear to have been mailed to his family. The earlier letters cover the routine nature of military life, drills, and inspections. In the summer of 1863, Pine fell gravely ill and was visited by his father, Samuel Winchester Pine, in the hospital at Fairfax Station, Va. A small number of letters from his father, the hospital chaplain, and nurses update the family on his condition. Upon recovery, Pine rejoined his regiment, which faced combat for the first time. Letters from this period discuss the possibility of death, as well as financial matters, the upcoming presidential election, and rumors about the future movements of his regiment.

About 100 items (0.5 linear feet)

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Pine, C. Henry (Charles Henry), 1845-1915

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C. Henry (Charles Henry) Pine (1845-1915) was raised in Winsted, a town in Litchfield County, Conn. His parents were Samuel Winchester Pine and Ada Elnora Case. From 1862 until approximately 1864, he served as a drummer boy with the 19th Connecticut Infantry, which became the 2nd Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery Regiment in November 1863. It is unclear when Pine completed his service, though it is known that the final remaining members of the original 19th Connecticut were mustered out in J...