Thomas Fry Tobey papers 1808-1929

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Thomas Fry Tobey papers 1808-1929

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/beinecke.tobey

The papers contain correspondence, appointments, discharge certificates, photographs, printed material, and other military papers documenting Tobey's life and career, particularly during the Civil War years. There is additional material concerning his later career during which time he served at several Far Western posts.

Total Boxes: 10; Other Storage Formats: Oversize; Linear Feet: 5.25

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6349828

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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