Charles Edward Bolton diary [transcript], 1864.

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Charles Edward Bolton diary [transcript], 1864.

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Typed transcript of a diary kept by Amherst College student Charles Edward Bolton while serving with the U.S. Christian Commission (precursor to the American Red Cross) during the Civil War, Jul-Aug. 1864. Bolton served during the siege of Petersburg, Virginia and describes assisting doctors on the field, distributing goods to soldiers in rifle pits, and being shot at by sharpshooters. Diary was transcribed and edited by Bolton's son Charles Knowles Bolton; location of original diary is unknown.

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Amherst College

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Founded in 1821, Amherst College developed out of the secondary school Amherst Academy. The college was originally suggested as an alternative to Williams College, which was struggling to stay open. Although Williams survived, Amherst was formed and diverged into its own institution....

Bolton, Charles Knowles, 1867-1950

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Antiquarian and librarian of the Boston Athenaeum (1898-1933). From the description of Reminiscences, 1934 / Charles Knowles Bolton. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 19824874 Charles K. Bolton (1867-1950) was an author of novels and non-fiction works, mainly regarding American history and libraries. He was instrumental in forming the Brookline Historical Society and served as Librarian of the Boston Athenaeum from 1898 to 1933. From the descrip...

Bolton, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1841-1901

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United States Christian Commission

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