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John Burdett Easton papers

 Collection
Identifier: D.440

Biographical/Historical note

John Burdett Easton was born in 1841 and served during the Civil War in 1862 with the 101st New York Regiment and from 1864- 1865 with the New Jersey Cavalery, M Company, 1st Regiment. After completing his service, Easton settled in Saratoga County, New York and in 1868 he married Marion C. Bailey. In 1875, Easton purchased a farm in Saratoga Springs. However, he filed a Declaration for an Invalid Pension in 1891 and after being granted his pension he moved to Glens Falls, New York. In 1902, Easton become a letter carrier and continued in that position until his death in 1907.

Scope and Contents

The John Burdett Easton Papers are comprised of one series: Correspondence. The correspondence dates from 1862- 1865, during which time Easton wrote regularly to his mother about his experiences fighting for the Union during the Civil War.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1862-1865

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The John Burdett Easton 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

The John Burdett Easton Papers were made a gift by his grandson, Russell E. Craytor in 1997.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], John Burdett Easton Papers, D.440, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Related Archival Materials

Related Resources: Craytor, Russell E. Civil War Letters from J. Burdett Easton, 1996.

Title
John Burdett Easton 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

Library Details

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

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