Thomas B. Buell papers, 1992-1998.

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Thomas B. Buell papers, 1992-1998.

Drafts of Buell's book, "The Warrior Generals: Combat Leadership in the Civil War"; comments by Jim Abrahamson, Don Higginbotham, and Herman Wouk, and others on the book; research notes; and other items relating to the book. Also included is material relating to a two-act play, "The Puritan and the Cavalier," by Buell, adapted in 1988 from "The Warrior Generals."

About 2000 items (5.5 linear ft.).

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Higginbotham, R. Don.

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