Death Certificate of Sgt. Charles H. Phelps

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Historical Society of Amherst, NH

Phelps Death Certificate: Origsize: 7.75"W x 4.75"H; Resolution: 300 dpi
Phelps Death Certificate

Origsize: 7.75"W x 4.75"H; Resolution: 300 dpi

Name/Title

Death Certificate of Sgt. Charles H. Phelps

Entry/Object ID

2006.5.2

Scope and Content

Death Certificate of Charles H. Phelps Reads: Gettysburg July 17 1863/This Certifies, That Charles H. Phelps/of Co. I Reg't 5th State N.H. volt/died on the 5 day of July 1863, aged 22 years./ Cause of Death, Direct:, Gun shot/ Indirect, In Battle of Gettysburg/ D- W. J. Bunnell Surgeon Back read: Gettysburg/ July 17, 1863/ I certify that the w (unreadable)/ with in named body is disinfected/ and free from smell in a zinc coffin air tight/ packed with lime/ D- W. J. Bunnell

Collection

Civil War Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2006.5

Source or Donor

Mr. & Mrs. William Hopkins

Acquisition Method

Gift

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Provenance

Notes

Administrative History: Dr. William J. Bunnell was an embalming surgeon during the Civil War. Apparently embalming became quite a business because many families wanted their loved ones remains sent home for burial. It was common for soldiers to pin tags to their uniforms stating their name and home town. In some instances, embalming coupons would be used. This was not an inexpensive proposition.

Create Date

June 24, 2006

Update Date

November 25, 2021