Papers, 1863-1912, 1863-1864.

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Papers, 1863-1912, 1863-1864.

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Consists of correspondence and a diary. Bulks with correspondence (1863-1864) concerning personal experiences, family matters, and information relating to the Civil War. Of particular interest are letters describing the movements and activities of the 9th United States Colored Troops and the recruiting, behavior, and fighting skill of Black troops participating in the Civil War.

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Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7101936

Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Wiswall, Austin, 1840-1905.

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Civic leader, soldier. Born in 1840 in Princeton, Illinois. Nephew of Elijah Parish Lovejoy and Owen Lovejoy. Served as a lieutenant in the 9th United States Colored Troops, 3rd Division, 10th Corps, United States Army. Captured by Confederate forces August 1864. Held at Andersonville and Libby Prisons until released by exchange. After the war, Wiswall married Martha Francis Almy and had 3 children. Served on the Board of Trustees of Morgan Park, Illinois. Died in 1905 in Morgan Park, Illinois. ...

United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 9th (1863-1865)

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Wiswall, Elizabeth Lovejoy.

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Lovejoy, Owen, 1811-1864

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Came to Princeton, Illinois in 1838 as minister of the Congregational Church and strong abolitionist. His home there was a stop on the Underground Railroad. He was elected to the state legislature in 1854 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1856, where he served five terms. He was the brother of slain abolitionist, Elijah Lovejoy. From the description of Letters, 1837, 1858, 1863. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 52538367 ...