De Witt Clinton Loudon diaries and papers, 1846-1886.

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De Witt Clinton Loudon diaries and papers, 1846-1886.

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V. 1 - Diaries, June 1, 1846-Feb. 19, 1847 (in notebook, 1836-1843, of his father, James Loudon as member, Ohio Legislature) and June 15, 1847-Aug. 2, 1848, kept while serving with the First Ohio Infantry in Mexico and as a returning student to the University of Ohio. v. 2 - Copy, begun, Sept. 1847, of a portion of his diary; letters (3) to his family while serving in Mexico and letter from his father giving home news; letter, 1886, from General W.T. Sherman concerning service reunions; ephemera. v. 3 - newspapers and newspaper articles pertaining to Lincoln's 1860 campaign and various Civil War engagements, particularly the Battle of Shiloh (in which Loudon participated).

15 items in 3 portfolios.Selected materials : 1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 550:3) and positive.

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