Theodore James Holmes papers, 1846-1910 (inclusive).

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Theodore James Holmes papers, 1846-1910 (inclusive).

The most significant part of the papers consists of the correspondence of Holmes and his wife, Ellen Holmes, between 1863 and 1865 during his service as chaplain in the 1st Connecticut Cavalry. Also in the papers are correspondence, minutes of meetings and resolutions relating to church affairs, 1859-1893.

.5 linear ft. (1 box, 1 folio)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8022821

Yale University Library

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United States. Army. Connecticut Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

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Holmes, Theodore James, 1833-1906.

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Theodore J. Holmes: taught from 1853-1856 in the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb in Hartford, Ct.; entered Union Theological Seminary, and in 1861 became minister of the Congregational Church in East Hartford, Ct.; in 1863 enlisted with the Union Army as Chaplain of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry and served until 1865; later held pastorates in Brooklyn, Baltimore, Newton Center, Hopkinton (Mass.), and Richmond (Vermont). From the description of Theodore James Holmes papers, 1846-1910 (incl...

Holmes, Ellen Louise Goldsmith, b. 1841.

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