William B. McGrorty and family papers, 1851-1915.

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William B. McGrorty and family papers, 1851-1915.

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Primarily McGrorty's letters (1862-1864) to his wife Bridget from Mississippi and Tennessee during his Civil War service as a captain in the Fifth Minnesota Infantry, discussing army life, battles, and personal affairs, and describing Nashville (Tenn.) and other southern cities. There are vouchers and other documents (1862-1863) for McGrorty's purchases as regimental quartermaster. Some earlier and later letters and miscellany contain family data.

0.25 cu. ft. (1 box and 2 oversize items)

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