The Frederick Phisterer papers, 1883-1909.

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The Frederick Phisterer papers, 1883-1909.

Includes official correspondence (1904-06), correspondence regarding books (1883) and clippings of obituary notices (1909). Contains the following books written by Phisterer: THE REGULAR BRIGADE OF THE FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS IN THE BATTLE OF STONE RIVER, OR, MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE FROM DEC. 31st, 1862 TO JAN.3d, 1863 (1883); STATISTICAL RECORD OF THE ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES (1883); REGULAR ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES (1893); INSTRUCTION IN THE DUTIES OF ADVANCED GUARDS, RECONNOITRING PARTIES, FLANKERS, REAR GUARDS, OUTPOSTS AND PATROLS (1891); THE NATIONAL GUARDSMAN AS A NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER (1906). Also includes a souvenir booklet for the Regular Brigade of Army of the Cumberland.

1 box.

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