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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

Francema Mason - Otis Mason correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Mason
Abstract

Nineteen letters from Otis Mason, a sergeant in the Civil War to his Illinois wife, Francema Otis. Twelve letters from various friends and family, and a wedding invitation are also included.

Dates: 1863-1876; Majority of material found within 1863-1868

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Names
Brown, Olympia, 1835-1926 1
Colby family 1
Colby, Carlos W., 1837-1922 1
Daily Citizen (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 1