Edward Washburn Whitaker Letter
Scope and Contents
Typescript of a letter in which Whitaker outlines his participation as chief of staff for Gen. George Custer in the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee's forces on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox.
Dates
- April 29, 1901
Creator
- Whitaker, Edward Washburn, 1841-1922 (Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Use Restrictions
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Biographical Note
Edward W. Whitaker was from Ashford, Connecticut. He enlisted in the 1st Regiment of Connecticut Infantry Volunteers in 1861 and then in the 2nd Regiment of New York Cavalry Volunteers. In 1864 he was mustered in as captain of Company E, 1st Regiment of Connecticut Cavalry Volunteers.
Extent
2 Leaves (28 cm)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Typescript of a letter in which Whitaker outlines his participation as chief of staff for Gen. George Custer in the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee's forces on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox.
Existence and Location of Originals
Whitaker, Edward Washburn. Letters, 1861-1901, Library of Virginia; 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219-8000.
General
Typescript (transcript)
General
No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.
- Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence, 1828-1914
- Letters (Correspondence) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Typescipts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States. Army. Connecticut Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
- Title
- Guide to the Edward Washburn Whitaker Letter
- Status
- No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
