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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1863-1879

Title: SIA RU000026, Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary, Correspondence, 1863-1879

This series consists mostly of correspondence addressed to Joseph Henry, much of which received his personal attention; also included are some copies of Henry letters, occasional returned original Henry letters, and a considerable number of letters to Spencer Fullerton Baird.

ArchivalResource: 59.56 cubic feet

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Norris, William, Col., fl. 1861-1865. Scrapbook of Col. William Norris, Signal Corps, C.S.A. [manuscript] 1846-1900.

Title: Scrapbook of Col. William Norris, Signal Corps, C.S.A. [manuscript] 1846-1900.

Correspondence with his sons, Richard Norris and Jefferson Davis Norris, 1884-1896; correspondence with Philip G.T. Beauregard, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, Jefferson Davis, Thomas Catesby Jones. Clippings and photographs. Letter, 1862 June 26, Robert E. Lee to John Bankhead Magruder, concerns orders him to "hold your trenches, at the point of the bayonet tonight if necessary If we reach the New Bridge I will let you know. Keep a watch for our signal at that place."

ArchivalResource: 1 v. + 50 items.

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