Finding aid for the George W. Gaylord letters


Title:
George W. Gaylord letters
Repository:
Hudson Library & Historical Society
Phone: 330-653-6658
http://www.hudsonlibrary.org
Creator:
Gaylord, George, 1833-1862
Dates:
1861
Quantity:
0.3 linear feet
Abstract:
Two letters written by George W. Gaylord, a Civil War soldier from Hudson, Ohio, during his time in the service.
Identification:
MS G25
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of George W. Gaylord

George W. Gaylord was born in 1833 in Ohio. He later moved to Hudson, Ohio, and resided at 189 Aurora Street, where he lived until his death. He served as a private in the 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company K during the Civil War from August 8, 1861 to July 29, 1862. He was injured at the Battle of Shiloh and died at home in Hudson on July 29, 1862.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of two letters written by Gaylord, one undated and one dated November 17, 1861. Both letters describe his time in the Union army, his company's movements and descriptions of the various towns where he was stationed.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is organized in one folder with the undated letter first and the November 17, 1861 letter following it. Transcriptions of the letters are included.

Restrictions on Use

The collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research use.

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects:

United States--Army--Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 19th (1861-1865)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Persons:

Gaylord, George W., 1833-1862.

Places:

Cincinnati (Ohio)
Louisville (Ky.)

Material Types:

Correspondence.

Preferred Citation

[Box number, Folder number], George W. Gaylord letters, Hudson Library & Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information is unknown.

Processing Information

The collection was processed and the letters were transcribed by Alexandra Coley in January 2012.


Detailed Description of The Collection


Box 1
Letter to Lydia, undated




Box 1
Dear Friends letter, November 17, 1861




Box 1
Transcription of letters, 1861 and undated