Papers, 1827-1941.

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Papers, 1827-1941.

Includes correspondence, financial material, genealogical material, legal material, literary productions, military materials, photographs, printed and scrapbook material. Collection bulks with Benjamin Grierson's personal correspondence, 1827-1941, dealing with family matters, special occasions and hunting trips. Collection is arranged in 5 major sections: Benjamin H. Grierson, 1827-1941; Charles H. Grierson, (Benjamin Grierson's oldest son), 1889-1939; Mason M. Maxon, (Captain, 10th Cavalry), 1869-1899; Robert G. Smithers, (Adjutant, 10th Cavalry), 1862-1922; Henry C. Smithers, (son of Robert Smithers), 1914-1922. Microfilm includes Army Ordinance files, music books, genealogical history, Grierson's Army records, military correspondence, autobiography, two bound books, LIGHTS AND SHADOWS (1892), a letter copy book by John Kirk, TEXAS LETTERS.

11, 364 leaves.33 microfilm reels negative.

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