Inventory of the Joseph Sailor Letters, 1858-1894


Title:
Joseph Sailor Letters, 1858-1894
Repository:
Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, The University of Akron
Phone: 330-972-7670
http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/archives
Creator:
Joseph Sailor
Dates:
1858-1894
Quantity:
.5 cubic feet (1 document case)
Abstract:
The Joseph Sailor Letters detail daily life of the Union soldier in camp, prosecution of the war in Kentucky, and medical practice during the Civil War.
Identification:
99/82
Location:
Archival Services
Language:
The records are in English
Sample Image:
Joseph Sailor Letters Digital Collection

Biography of

Joseph Sailor, a tanner from DeGraff, Ohio, was born on April 25, 1824 in Clark County, Ohio. He soon moved with his family to Logan County where his father engaged in tanning. On February 22, 1848, Sailor married Elizabeth (Eliza) Leach with whom he had two children. On August 10, 1862 Sailor enlisted in the Union Army and was assigned to company E of the 45th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The O.V.I. was stationed in west central Kentucky between 1862 and 1863; during part of this time Sailor found himself performing garrison in rebel prisons in Lexington. His company engaged in two skirmishes during this period: one in Somerset, Kentucky and the other at Monticello, Kentucky. It was at Monticello, on June 9, 1863, that Sailor received the wound that resulted in his death on October 1, 1863.

Scope and Content

The Joseph Sailor Letters primarily consist of correspondence from Sailor to his wife and parents from September 1862 to September 1863. These letters detail daily life of the Union soldier in camp, prosecution of the war in Kentucky, and medical practice during the Civil War. Also to be found are an 1894 newspaper account of Sailor's life, two letters from Sailor's father to Sailor, and several letters describing politics in 1858 Kansas and Civil War era Ohio. Sailor's correspondence is arranged chronologically. The other correspondence is together in one folder.

Statement of Arrangement

Joseph Sailors letters are arranged in chronological order. Folder 11 Other Correspondence is composed of letters from other members of the Sailor family or acquaintances and is organized chronologically.

Restrictions on Use

No restrictions on access; except not available through interlibrary loan. Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to reproduce or publish materials in this collection must be secured in writing from Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron.

Restrictions on Access

Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to reproduce or publish materials in this collection must be secured in writing from Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron.

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Edgerton, Sidney Papers, 1818-1900


Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Kentucky--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Ohio--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Persons:

Sailor, Joseph, 1824-1863

Organizations/Corporations:

United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 45th (1862-1865)

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation: [Identification of Item], Joseph Sailor Letters, Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Acquisition Information

The letters were donated to The University of Akron in 1975.

Processing Information

Archival Services Staff, finding aid updated 2013


Detailed Description of The Collection


BOX 1 / Folder 1
Letters, September 23-28, 1862




BOX 1 / Folder 2
Letters, October 7-November 4, 1862




BOX 1 / Folder 3
Letters, December 3-30, 1862




BOX 1 / Folder 4
Letters, January 1-18, 1863




BOX 1 / Folder 5
Letters, February 1-March 22, 1863




BOX 1 / Folder 6
Letters, April 7-24, 1863




BOX 1 / Folder 7
Letters, May 3-May 17, 1863




BOX 1 / Folder 8
Letters, June 2-July 26, 1863




BOX 1 / Folder 9
Letters, August 9-27, 1863




BOX 1 / Folder 10
Letters, September 11-24, 1863




BOX 1 / Folder 11
Other Correspondence, 1858-1863




BOX 1 / Folder 12
Spellman, Mrs. Dan S. "Biography of Joseph Sailor" The Buckeye (Bellefontaine, Ohio) photocopy, March 16, 1894