Papers, 1859-1917.

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Papers, 1859-1917.

Letters, 1859-1871, written to Lester by family and friends in Michigan, dealing mainly with personal affairs and referring to his Civil War service with Co. D, 1st Michigan Heavy Artillery; diaries, 1905-1917, kept by Lester, probably while retired in Janesville, Wisconsin, recording his daily activities, weather, and prices paid for minor purchases; and a biographical note from his granddaughter.

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Lester, Charles Frederick, d. 1918.

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United States. Army. Michigan Artillery Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

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