Papers of Samuel Roper, 1862-1865.

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Papers of Samuel Roper, 1862-1865.

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The collection consists of various letters and documents. The letters discuss the Battle of Vicksburg, the Chattanooga Campaign, Sherman's victory march to Washington D. C. along with family affairs. There are a few documents relating to Roper's military activities including his appointment as Captain signed by Richard Yates, governor of Illinois. There is also a receipt given to Roper for turning in 137 Confederate prisoners.

68 pieces.1 box.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 7088189

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Roper, Samuel, 1839.

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Roper, Samuel, b. 1839.

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Samuel Roper (b. 1839), of Colcanda, Illinois, entered the 56th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry as a lieutenant in February 1862. He saw action in the Franklin and Nashville Campaigns, in the Vicksburg Campaign, and at Missionary Ridge. Roper was promoted to captain of Company K, and was discharged as a major in August 1865. From the description of Papers of Samuel Roper, 1862-1865. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228718354 ...

United States. Army. Illinois Volunteer Regiment, 56th (1861-1865). Company K.

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Yates, Richard, 1815-1873

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American lawyer and politician. From the description of Letter signed, with a line in his autograph : Springfield, Illinois, to President Lincoln, 1863 Feb. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584462 Illinois governor, 1861-1865; member, Illinois House of Representatives, 1842-1846, 1849-1850; U.S. senator, 1865-1871. From the description of Letter : General Head Quarters, Springfield, State of Illinois, to John S. Bradford, 1861 April 17. (Abraham Lincoln Pres...