Papers, 1862-1910.

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Papers, 1862-1910.

Collection consists of 175 items of correspondence, papers, photographs, and ephemera relating to John M. Sanborn, school teacher and principal at various schools in Michigan, and his family. Includes an eight-page letter to Sanborn from his brother Lucius, describing military action at Gaines Mill, Virginia during the Civil War.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7416493

University of California, Los Angeles

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Sanborn, John

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Dr. John E. Sanborn resided in Rockport, Mass., prior to enlisting in the 27th Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment, Oct. 3, 1862. Holding the rank of major, he served as surgeon for the regiment during the Civil War. While away, he wrote several letters to his wife, Jessie, who resided with their children in Epworth, Iowa. From the description of John E. Sanborn letters, 1862-1865. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244445168 ...