The Charles B. Smith papers, 1863-1871.

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The Charles B. Smith papers, 1863-1871.

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Consists of personal correspondence with Mrs. Brayman and General Brayman from Camp Dennison, Ohio (1863), from Vicksburg and Cairo, Ill. (1864), from Memphis, Tenn., Chicago, Ill. and Arizona Territory (1866-1871). Personal correspondence was written in regards to the career of General Brayman during the Civil War, his personal life after the war; the personal life of Smith after the war and the work of both men in western railroad interests.

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