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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
Henry Patterson and James Patterson Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Patterson
Abstract
Correspondence of brothers Henry Patterson and James Patterson, both privates in the 19th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company I, during the Civil War. Also includes muster rolls for Henry and his brother James as well as James’ death certificate.
Dates:
1862-1863
John C. Fleming Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Fleming
Abstract
Civil War letters of John C. Fleming, 1862-1865, Chicago enlistee in the Chicago Board of Trade Battery, Horse Artillery, Illinois Volunteers; small collection of Fleming family mementos and letters, 1863-1906, bulk 1900-1906.
Dates:
1862-1906
John D. Beach Letters
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Beach
Abstract
Correspondence from Pvt. Beach of the 55th Illinois Infantry, Company G, to his mother describing everyday camp life in La Grange and Memphis, Tenn., Washington, D.C., and Big Shanty [now Kennesaw], Ga.
Dates:
1862-1865
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
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