Finding aid for the Thomas A. Covert Papers


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Covert, Thomas A.
Title: Thomas A. Covert Papers
Dates: 1861-1865
Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Thomas A. Covert was a soldier in the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry who served from October, 1861 to August, 1864 and fought in the battles of Cross Keys, 2nd Bull Run, Kelley's Ford, Middleburg, Upperville, Bristoe Station, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill and Five Forks during the American Civil War. The collection consists of typewritten transcripts of correspondence from Covert to his wife and family during the Civil War.
MS Number MS 3967
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Thomas A. Covert Papers, 1861-1865, consist of typewritten transcripts of correspondence from Covert to his wife and family during the Civil War.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of the American Civil War and the experiences of soldiers who served in the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.


Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

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:

Covert, Thomas A.
Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
United States. Army. Ohio Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1864)

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 3967 Thomas A. Covert Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Detailed Description of The Collection

Thomas A. Covert Papers 1861-1865

Box Folder
1 1 Typewritten transcripts of correspondence 1861-1863
1 2 Typewritten transcripts of correspondence 1863-1865