Benjamin R. Perkins papers, 1841-1864 (bulk 1861-1864).

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Benjamin R. Perkins papers, 1841-1864 (bulk 1861-1864).

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Letter (1841) sent by Perkins at Yale College to his father in New London; letters to Lt. B. R. Perkins as recruiting officer; enlistment forms filled out for recruits; list of clothing furnished recruits; notice of assessment on officers for instruments for a band; orders to recruiting officers; letter of sympathy from Gov. William A. Buckingham to Dr. N. S. Perkins on the death of his son, William Williams Perkins; two letters from B. R. Perkins in the Confederate military prison in Charleston, S.C.; poem by an unknown author; blank Confederate commission; and printed muster roll of Company A, 1st Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers.

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New London County Historical Society

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New London County Historical Society

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