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Charles Post papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.P86

Scope and Contents

Civil War letters from Charles Post, Captain of the U.S. transport steamer T. V. Arrowsmith, to his wife Amelia and daughter Emily, describing his voyage from New York to Washington, and an encounter with the Merrimac.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1862

Language of Materials

English

Extent

5 letter(s)

Access

The Charles Post Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections ∓ Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Alan Valentine, Sept. 12, 1945.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Charles Post Papers, A.P86, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Charles Post papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • January 26, 2011: This finding aid has been revised.

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA