Badeau, Adam, 1831-1895
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1831 - 1895
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Orville E. Babcock Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Babcock
Abstract
Orville E. Babcock was American brevet Brigadier General, Aide-de-Camp to Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War, and Private Secretary to Grant during his presidency, 1869-1877. Collection is primarily correspondence relating to Babcock’s military career, service as private secretary to Ulysses S. Grant during his presidency, role in the Whiskey Ring trials of 1875-1876, and private life. Collection also contains newspaper clippings, photographs, military service records and miscellaneous items.
Dates:
1849-1947; Majority of material found within 1884 - 1898