Correspondence and documents, Charles D. Lyon
Scope and Contents
Accession #: 1983.004.
Donor: Cindy Pulnifer Phelps
Charles D. Lyon entered the service in Company A, 3rd (Michigan Volunteers) Infantry as a Second Lieutenant. He was later commissioned as First Lieutenant. He eventually became Captain of Company K, and resigned from military duty because of medical reasons on October 25, 1862.
Mainly composed of Lyon’s medical records, also included records such as leave of absence papers, financial records, personal correspondences and a will of some sort. An envelope mailed from Washington has also been maintained with the collection.
Dates
- 1862-1866
Extent
From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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