Finding aid for the Thomas Jefferson Hyatt Papers
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Hyatt, Thomas Jefferson
Title: Thomas Jefferson Hyatt Papers
Dates: 1863-1864
Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Thomas Jefferson Hyatt (1830-1864) was a Captain in the 126th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the American Civil War. He was killed on September 19, 1864. The collection consists primarily of letters from Hyatt to his wife, Mary, of Marlboro, Ohio. Originally published as "Captain Hyatt; being the letters written during the years 1863-1864 to his wife, Mary." Hudson Hyatt, ed. (Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Quarterly, 53: 166-183).
MS Number MS 2901
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Thomas Jefferson Hyatt Papers, 1863-1864, consist of letters from Hyatt to his wife, Mary, of Marlboro, Ohio, during the American Civil War.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of the American Civil War, the activities of the 126th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and the battles of Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Monocacy, and Winchester.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically and is maintained in one folder.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects:

Hyatt, Thomas Jefferson, 1830-1864.
Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 126th (1862-1865)

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 2901 Thomas Jefferson Hyatt Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gift of Elbert J. Benton.