Stanhope, Spencer C.
Person
Biographical Note
Spencer C. Stanhope was born around 1825. For many years prior to the Civil War, he lived in the South. He enlisted in Company H of the 31st New York Infantry on May 21, 1861. Enlisting in New York City as a first sergeant, Stanhope was promoted to first lieutenant on August 2. He resigned on January 2, 1862.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Spencer C. Stanhope Letter
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-069
Abstract
The collection includes a letter from former Union officer Spencer C. Stanhope to C. P. Leverich, describing his destitution and pleading for financial assistance. Accompanied by a second letter, which had likely been enclosed with the first, further describing his situation.
Dates:
1870