David Lewis Thornton papers, 1864-1902 1885-1900.

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David Lewis Thornton papers, 1864-1902 1885-1900.

Comprised of correspondence, a Civil War diary, a few official military records and miscellany, the material relates to the career of David Lewis Thornton. Civil War materials include a diary (1864-1865) kept by Mulligan, which contains abbreviated entries concerning troop movements, a few official orders, a roster of the original members of Company A, 5th Kentucky Cavalry, and some Confederate money. Miscellaneous items, including several pamphlets, are also present.

2.4 cubic feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6860119

University of Kentucky Libraries

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