Daniel O. Drennan Papers 1775-1904 (bulk 1861-1895)

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Daniel O. Drennan Papers 1775-1904 (bulk 1861-1895)

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Military aide. Copies of correspondence, military dispatches, reports and other documents, as well as original letters, newspaper clippings, notes, architectural drawings, memorabilia, and printed matter collected by Drennan during his service as military secretary to Philip Henry Sheridan from 1865 to1888.

4,750 items; 10 containers plus 1 oversize; 4 linear feet

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Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6356342

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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Drennan, Daniel O., approximately 1840-1905

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U.S. Army clerk to General Philip Sheridan from 1865 until Sheridan's death in 1888. From the description of Daniel O. Drennan papers, 1775-1904 (bulk 1861-1895). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014831 ...

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Tracy, A. S.

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