Papers, 1818-1911.

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Papers, 1818-1911.

Correspondence, handwritten writings, and reminiscences, and subject files. Topics covered include army life (1863-1867), service with Henry Hastings Sibley in North Dakota, the 121st United States Colored Troops, army experiences in the Southwest after the Civil War, youth in New Hampshire, life as a Minnesota pioneer and legislator (1859-1860), women's suffrage, the Cincinnati Society, lottery, farming and tree planting in North Dakota, and mental illness. Correspondence is also included relating to settlement of the Lucy McMurphy estate in New Hampshire in 1900.

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North Dakota State University Library

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Society of the Cincinnati

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United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 125th (1865-1867)

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McMurphy, Lucy.

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Sibley, Henry Hastings (1811-1891)

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