Parker family correspondence, 1834-1866.

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Parker family correspondence, 1834-1866.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122510188

The collection consists of letters which discuss family matters, and a few letters from the Parkers' soldier-son pertain to Mexico, the Mexican War, and General Gideon Johnson Pillow.

50 pieces.1 box.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6742100

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Parker family

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6tj825w (family)

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

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Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806-1878) was born in Williamson County, Tennessee. He practiced law with James Knox Polk (1795-1849), the 11th presdient of the United States. Pillow was appointed Brigadier General of the U.S. Volunteers in 1846 and later promoted to Major General because of his friendship with President Polk. He served during the Mexican War (1846-1848) and fought during the battles of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Chapultepec. He was appointed Senior Major General of the Prov...

Parker, Lucien B.

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Lucien B. Parker was a resident of Clarendon, Vermont. From the description of Parker family correspondence, 1834-1866. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122510188 ...