William G. Henderson papers 1862-1863 Henderson, William G. papers

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William G. Henderson papers 1862-1863 Henderson, William G. papers

The William G. Henderson papers consist of letters from a young soldier in the Civil War to his family in Connecticut. Henderson described camp and hospital life, and discussed his views on the war and incompetent Union leadership.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6392531

William L. Clements Library

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