Obadiah M. Knapp Papers 1860-1867

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Obadiah M. Knapp Papers 1860-1867

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Comprising of diaries and letters,the Obadiah M. Knapp Papers, 1860-1867, primarily document Knapp’s career as a U.S.soldier in the southwestern U.S. states and territories from 1865 to1867.

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United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 128th (1865)

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Carson, Kit, 1809-1868

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Carson, a legendary figure in the history of the American West, was a various times a trader, trapper, military scout, Indian agent, and interpreter. From the description of Kit Carson papers, 1847-1923. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37653498 Trapper, guide, Indian agent, and army officer. From the description of Kit Carson papers, 1842-1869. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453501 Kit Carson, a legendary figure in the history of the Ame...

Knapp, Obadiah M., b. 1841-

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Mead, W. E.

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Knapp, Obadiah M.

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Obadiah M. Knapp (b. 1841), from Wallingford, Connecticut, was a student at Yale College (1860-1863) and a soldier in the U.S. Army during the Civil War and post-war years. After serving as an officer and hospital steward in the 125th U.S. Colored Regiment, Knapp traveled throughout the frontiers of Texas and New Mexico, becoming acquainted with Kit Carson and guarding the U.S. military installations in the region from the Native American populations. Source:Yale Univers...