William M. Coffin papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/297
Scope and Contents
The collection contains letters, claim forms, affidavits, memoranda,
and other documents, 1880-1911, concerning William M. Coffin's
military pension and medical disabilities from his service in
the Civil War. The papers describe Coffin's state of health
and war related disabilities as well as his experiences with
medical care and treatments during and after the war. Coffin
suffered from typhoid fever, gunshot wounds, hemorrhoids, chronic diarrhea,
and rheumatism.
Dates
- 1880 - 1911
Creator
- Coffin, William M. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
William M. Coffin, a New Albany, Indiana, businessman
and soldier, was born on 12 October 1833. Before the Civil War,
he worked for a wholesale and retail merchant in New Albany.
He enlisted in the United States Army in August 1862 and became
a lieutenant in the 5th Indiana Cavalry. Coffin was honorably
discharged on 31 August 1865 and returned to Indiana; there,
despite poor health, he became a traveling clothing salesman,
insurance salesman, and real estate dealer. He married Leonora
W. Moore in 1880; they had two children, William Marmaduke (b.
1887) and Robert Erastus (b. 1892).
Extent
2 folders (29 items)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The William M. Coffin military pension papers were purchased by
the Historical Collections of the Library of the College of
Physicians of Philadelphia through a gift of the Samuel Lewis
Circle on 15 July 1993.
The collection was processed and catalogued in 1993.
The collection was processed and catalogued in 1993.
Creator
- Coffin, William M. (Person)
- Title
- William M. Coffin papers
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
