Papers, 1836-1862.

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Papers, 1836-1862.

Correspondence and documents relating to organization of the Excelsior Brigade, 3rd Regiment, New York Volunteers, in Chautauqua County, 1861-62; papers relating to Company B, 68th Regiment, New York Militia, 1850's, including letters from David S. Forbes of Fredonia; manuscript schedule of expenses at U.S. Military Academy, West Point, 1836-45; and roll of "Lincoln Wide Awakes", Jamestown, 1860. Also several Civil War broadsides and pamphlets and a translation of a Spanish land grant in Texas to J.O. Allen, 1836.

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United States Military Academy

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Brown, James, 1862-

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