Henry F. Canfield Civil War Letters

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-189

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Henry Canfield Civil War Letters, which date from 1862 through 1865, consists of sixty-four letters Henry wrote home during his time as a soldier in the Civil War, describing his life and thoughts about the war.

Dates

1862-1865

Creator

Canfield, Henry (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

Henry F. Canfield was an American Civil War soldier born on May 28, 1843 in Chardon, Ohio. His parents were Sally Lee and Aaron Burr Canfield. At the age of 19, he enlisted in the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) and later rose to the rank of corporal. He married his wife, Lucy Strohl, in 1867. They had five children together. Canfield died in 1894 at the age of 50.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Henry Canfield Civil War letters, which date from 1862, contain letters, diary entries, and correspondence from Henry Canfield, a soldier in the American Civil War.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Marshall Lee in October 1982. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0437.