Manuscripts, American
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Carlos W. Colby Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Colby
Abstract
Primarily correspondence (129 letters) of Illinois farmer and Civil War soldier Carlos W. Colby, written between 1862 and 1865, to his sisters, brother, brother-in-law, and niece, plus a dozen Civil War letters written by Colby’s future brother-in-law James Rowe. Also includes Colby’s reminiscences of his boyhood and his service in the 97th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, some family correspondence, genealogical material and a few photos.
Dates:
1821-1937; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1865
L. S. Willard letters
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Willard
Abstract
First Lieutenant in the 11th Illinois Cavalry, Company G, who later served as major and aide-de-camp to General James Birdseye McPherson. Includes letters home to family from Brimfield, Peoria County, Illinois, from Camp Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Tennessee, and Louisiana, 1862-1864.
Dates:
1862-1864
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...
Dates:
1849-1947; Majority of material found within 1884 - 1898