Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth collection, 1858-1884.

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Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth collection, 1858-1884.

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Collection of letters and papers related to Colonel Elmer Ellsworth and his family of Mechanicville, New York. Includes letter written by Elmer Ellsworth, November 28, 1858, from Madison, Wisconsin, regarding his work with the 'Governor's Guards". Papers also include letters of Ephraim D. Ellsworth (father) dated, June 3, 1861 and December 15, 1884; a facsimile of letter condolence from Present Lincoln to the parents of Elmer Ellsworth, May 25, 1861; and clipped signature of "Col. E. E. Ellsworth."

5 items.

New York State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7311054

New York State Library

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Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

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Born as Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth in Malta, New York, Ellsworth grew up in Mechanicville, New York, and later moved to New York City. In 1854, he moved to Rockford, Illinois, where he worked for a patent agency. In 1859, he became engaged to Carrie Spafford, the daughter of a local industrialist and city leader. When Carrie's father demanded that he find more suitable employment, he moved to Chicago to study law and work as a law clerk. In 1860, Ellsworth moved to Springfield, Illinois, to work...

Ellsworth, Ephraim D.

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Father of Elmer E. Ellsworth. E.E. Ellsworth was an army officer who introduced the "Zouave" drill method. He was a member of Abraham Lincoln's campaign staff. He became the first well known Civil War death. From the description of Letter, 1884 December 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122578566 Father of, Elmer E. Ellsworth. E.E. Ellsworth was an army officer who introduced the "Zouave" drill method. He was a member of Abraham Lincoln's campaign staff, he became the first...