Papers [microform], 1832-1952.

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Papers [microform], 1832-1952.

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Papers of the colonel (later general) of the 14th Illinois Cavalry Regiment (1863-65), who later served as a United States Commissioner of Agriculture (1867-1871), and as an agricultural and development advisor to the Japanese government concerning the settlement of Hokkaido (1871-75). Includes letters (1832-33, 1863-1875), government reports, clippings, memoirs, genealogical material, family correspondence, and a journal (1871-1884).

1 reel of microfilm (35mm)

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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