Henry Mauris Robinson papers, 1862-1937 (bulk 1917-1937).

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Henry Mauris Robinson papers, 1862-1937 (bulk 1917-1937).

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Professional, political, business and personal papers and correspondence of Henry Mauris Robinson, particularly covering his work with President's Second Industrial Conference, Bituminous Coal Commission, President's Conference on Unemployment, and his involvement in the presidential campaign of Hoover (1920). The correspondence includes carbon copies of his outgoing correspondence and signed first copies of letters addressed to him. Correspondents include Harry A. Garfield, Herbert Hoover, Herbert N. Shenton, Joseph P. Tumulty, and others. Also included is a group of 26 Civil War letters of Mr. Robinson's father, George Foreman Robinson who enlisted for three months in Co. F. 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Upon expiration of the term, he re-enlished as 1st Sergeant of Co. @., 80th Ohio Infantry, rising to the ranks of Lieutenant and then Captain. He took part in the Norther Mississippi Campaign, including battles of Yuka, Corinth, and Vicksburg. He was wounded and taken prisoner at Missionary Ridge and was honorably discharged as a paroled prisoner of war in 1865. Letters were posted from February 1862 to early October 1864 from Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and South Carolina, including some items written during the siege of Vicksburg. The letters are addressed to his sister, Emma H. Robinson and discuss camp life, military operations, war news, and war politics.

Approx. 970 pieces.13 boxes.

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