Lester S. Willson family papers, 1861-1922.

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Lester S. Willson family papers, 1861-1922.

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Willson papers consist of letters written by Lester and Davis Willson during the Civil War while both men were with the army; letters written by Lester and Davis during the first years in Bozeman; letters written by Eugene and Fred from Bozeman to their parents. Civil War military documents pertaining to the 60th New York Volunteer Infantry and Lester S. Willson; student papers of Fred and Eugene; scrapbook materials and newspaper clippings; photographs of the Willsons, the Tuller and Rich Cash Store, and the Willson home in Bozeman. The papers have been arranged in five series.

.2 linear ft.

Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Willson, Lester S. (Lester Sebastian), 1839-1919

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Lester S. Willson was born in Canton, New York. He enlisted as a private in the 60th New York Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. By 1865 Willson had gained the rank of colonel of his regiment, and at the war's end he was breveted a brigadier general. He administered the Soldier's Home in Albany, New York following the war and in 1867 moved to Montana Territory to join his brother Davis in the mercantile business in Bozeman. He also served in the state legislature and with the state militia...

Wilson family.

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