Papers, 1861-1862.

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Papers, 1861-1862.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36735184

Collection consists mostly of military telegraph messages with some written correspondence. They are addressed mainly to Eckert and relate to general operational matters of telegraph offices, such as the establishment of new offices and telegraph lines, the hiring of operators, and the requisition of supplies.

245 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7382663

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Eckert, Thomas Thompson, 1825-1910

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Chief of the War Dept. Telegraph Office, 1862. Sucessively General Manager, President, and Chariman of the Board of Western Union. From the description of Thomas T. Eckert letter to S. S. McClure [manuscript], 1892 Sep 13. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 174964728 Eckert served as head of military telegraph headquarters in the United States War Department during the Civil War. From the description of Diary, 1865. (Auburn University). WorldCat record...