Papers, 1862-1930.

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Borden, Charles J., 1839-1925. Papers, 1862-1930.

Papers, 1862-1930.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/24778358

Contains letters written by Borden while he served in the Rhode Island Light Artillery, 1st Regiment, Company C to "Dear Friend." During the period covered by the letters (1862 Sept. to 1863 June), he was located primarily in northern Virginia. He describes his participation in the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862 and Army life. In addition to the letters, there are photocopies of Borden's pension and military service files from the National Archives. According to these papers, Borden was a blacksmith born in Triverton, R.I. who transferred to the United States Navy in April in 1864. One envelope with the collection is addressed to "James H. Harris, Greene, R.I."

34 items.

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