Correspondence (part II) 1846-1943 (bulk 1861-1933)

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Correspondence (part II) 1846-1943 (bulk 1861-1933)

These records consist of correspondence (mostly incoming letters until the 20th century). Total dates covered are 1846-1943 (bulk 1861-1933). The Texas Adjutant General's office received letters, telegrams, and postal cards from, and sent letters and telegrams to, a wide variety of persons and entities: public officials, the officers and enlisted men of all of the state militia units in Texas, Rangers and Ranger captains, high-ranking officers of the United States army, representatives of businesses and corporations, and private citizens of Texas and of other states.

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