Charles A. Cressy papers. 1861-1916.

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Charles A. Cressy papers. 1861-1916.

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Diaries written by Cressy while serving in the 1st Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers (June-Aug. 1861, 1 v.) and the 4th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers (Sept. 1861-1863, 2 v.) during the Civil War; materials relating to 4th Regiment reunions (1899-1904); a few warmly personal letters (1874)--almost "love letters"--written by Cressy to his wife, Lizzie, while he was traveling and preaching in various towns in New Hampshire and in Brooklyn (N.Y.); letters (1898-1899, 0.5 cu. ft.) written by Cressy while serving as chaplain for the 13th Regiment, Minnesota Volunteers, during the Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection; scrapbooks (3 v., 1898-1899) and other materials concerning the 13th Regiment and the Spanish American War; lectures and memorial addresses (1875-1914); sermons (1868-1916, 1.0 cu. ft.) written and delivered by Cressy while serving as a Methodist minister in New Hampshire and Minnesota; letters and obituaries relating to Lizzie Cressy's parents, Rev. Abel Allton and Mrs. Allton, and her sister, May Fisk Allton; several photographs, primarily of Cressy family members; and one issue of "The Crank Journal," an informal publication of essays and poems (duplicated from handwritten originals), edited by Cressy.

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