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Harry Rockafellar letters

Title: Harry Rockafellar letters, 1860-1875.
Author: Rockafellar, Harry, 1840-1875.

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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person.	Mixed material	By appointment only	MssCol 17944	Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Description

.2 linear foot (1 box).

Summary

The collection consists of letters written by Harry Rockafellar, 1860-1875, reflecting his Civil War service, his business travels abroad, and his personal and family life, as well as a small amount of related correspondence, photographs, writings and miscellaneous personal items.

Subjects

Genre/Form

Photographs.

Note

Harry Rockafellar's name sometimes appears as Harry Rockafellow in contemporary sources.

Access (note)

Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
Access to paper currency is restricted; photocopies are supplied in lieu of the originals.

Source (note)

Amy Blatchford Hecht, great-granddaughter of Harry Rockafellar

Biography (note)

Harry Rockafellar (1840-1875) was an American merchant, Civil War veteran, and commanding Colonel of the 71st Regiment, New York State National Guard, from 1869 to 1872.

Call Number

MssCol 17944

OCLC

436459128

Author

Rockafellar, Harry, 1840-1875.

Title

Harry Rockafellar letters, 1860-1875.

Restricted Access

Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref

Access to paper currency is restricted; photocopies are supplied in lieu of the originals.

Biography

Harry Rockafellar (1840-1875) was an American merchant, Civil War veteran, and commanding Colonel of the 71st Regiment, New York State National Guard, from 1869 to 1872. Harry Rockafellar was the son of Mary M. and Asa J. Rockafellar of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He resided in New York City prior to the Civil War, and enlisted in the 71st N.Y.N.G. at its outbreak, serving in Company F. Rockafellar was severely wounded at the battle of First Manassas, resulting in the amputation of his left arm and capture by the Confederates. He spent several months in Liggon's Tobacco Warehouse, a hospital and prison in Richmond, Virginia. He served in other units after his exchange, notably as a Captain in the U.S. Army Invalid Corps (Veteran Reserve Corps). After the war, Rockafellar worked in New York City as an importer and commission merchant in the clothing trade. He maintained his connection with the 71st N.Y.N.G., serving as commanding Colonel of the regiment from 1869-1872. He married Jenny L. Baker, daughter of Alfred E. Baker, a New York City fire marshal, in 1867. Harry Rockafellar died in Orange, N.J. in 1875.

Source

Gift of Amy Blatchford Hecht, great-granddaughter of Harry Rockafellar, 2008. MSS 2008M 24

Occupation

Merchants.

Soldiers.

Added Author

Ely, Alfred, 1815-1892.

Rockafellar, Jenny L.

Rockafellar, Mary M. Addressee

Research Call Number

MssCol 17944

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