Bibframe Work
TitleCharles Kline papersTypeMixed MaterialCollectionSubjectButler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893Kline, Alida--Correspondence. (LCSH)Kline, Ann Maria--Correspondence. (LCSH)Kline, Sarah J.--Correspondence. (LCSH)Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865Kline family--Correspondence.United States. Army--Military life (LCSH)United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 115th (1862-1865). Company DHampton Military HospitalMilitary hospitals--South Carolina--Hilton Head (LCSH)Military hospitals--Virginia--Hampton (LCSH)Prisoners of war--Illinois--Chicago (LCSH)Alexandria (Va.)--History (LCSH)Beaufort (S.C.)--History (LCSH)Bermuda Hundred (Va.)--History. (LCSH)Charleston (S.C.)--History (LCSH)Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)--History (LCSH)Hilton Head (S.C.)--History (LCSH)New York (State)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 (LCSH)Petersburg (Va.)--History--Siege, 1864-1865 (LCSH)South Carolina--Description and travel (LCSH)South Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 (LCSH)United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 (LCSH)United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns (LCSH)United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Hospitals (LCSH)United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects (LCSH)United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care (LCSH)United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, African American (LCSH)United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Prisoners and prisons (LCSH)Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 (LCSH)West Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 (LCSH)Fort Gilmer (Va.)Army officers. NoteLanguage: Collection material in English.SummaryCorrespondence including originals and transcripts of letters, envelopes, newspaper clippings, pension documents, a copy of a photograph, and a drawing relating mainly to Kline's Civil War service with the 115th New York Infantry Regiment, Company D. Subjects include Kline's capture at Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and time in a prison camp in Chicago, Ill.; daily camp life; his service near Alexandria, Va., and Hilton Head, S.C.; the hospital in Hilton Head; the area of Hilton Head and Beaufort, S.C.; engagements to take the city of Charleston, S.C.; training African-American draftees and volunteers; service near Bermuda Hundred and Petersburg, Va.; and his injuries from an assault on Fort Gilmer and recovery at Hampton Military Hospital, Va. Includes a letter (1864 June 22; Point of Rocks, Va.) describing a camp inspection by President Abraham Lincoln, General Benjamin F. Butler, and staff. Correspondents include Kline's mother, Alida Kline, and his sisters, Ann Maria Kline and Sarah J. Kline.Origin Date(s)1862-1907 (bulk 1862-1864) Authorized Access PointKline, Charles, 1840-1903 Charles Kline papers