The Charles Chipman papers, 1853-1972 (bulk 1853-1866).

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The Charles Chipman papers, 1853-1972 (bulk 1853-1866).

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Contains personal correspondence of Chipman (1861-64) and correspondence written to his wife concerning his death (1864-1887). Official correspondence includes commissions, discharge papers, special orders, muster rolls, letters and certificates of Chipman's company of the 3rd Brigade of the Mass. Volunteers (1861). An account book (n.d.) and various invoices and accounts for supplies and ordnance stores (1861-1863) are part of the collection. A biographical sketch of Chipman's life written in 1972 is also found.

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Chipman, Charles, 1929-1864

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Chipman, Charles, 1829-1864.

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Chipman was born in 1829 in Sandwich, Mass. Was discharged as a corporal in the U.S. Army in 1853. At the outbreak of the Civil War he organized a company of Sandwich, Mass. volunteers which was absorbed into the 29th Massachusetts Infantry. He advanced to Major by 1864. In 1864 he was transferred to the 14th New York Artillery as commander. He saw action at the capture of Forts Donelson and Cumberland, viewed the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, was at the siege of Vicksburg. At the...

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