The Benjamin F. Fisher papers, 1848-1984, (bulk 1848-1908)

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The Benjamin F. Fisher papers, 1848-1984, (bulk 1848-1908)

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Personal correspondence (1848-1875); official correspondence (1861-1865). Biography of Alfred J. Fisher (n.d.) and reprints of Civil War letters from his brothers Calvin, John and Benjamin (1861-1866). Miscellaneous papers from fraternal and veteran's organizations including: United States Veterans Signal Corps Association and Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Pa. Commandery (1866-1907). Signal Corps vouchers and returns (1862). Various insurance policies, deeds and stock certificates (1856-1908). Signal Service "Key notes" used in cryptographs (n.d.). Inventory of Fisher's papers prepared by David S. Kyle (1984).

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