Papers, 1862-1911.

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Papers, 1862-1911.

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Correspondence, diary, history, reports, genealogical report, newspaper clippings, order, circulars, muster rolls, inventories, and ordnance records. Correspondence consists mainly of that with other officers and is army related. Some letters written to his wife during this time discuss the war and home matters. Diary for 1864. A typed history of the 112th Illinois Infantry and a report of the Franklin and Nashville, Tn. battles. A typed Henderson family genealogy and a biography of John W. Henderson. News clippings concerning his time in the U.S. House of Representatives. A large number of hand written orders that pertain to all facets of troop activity including requisitions for guns, ammunition, and supplies, sick leave, transfers, division movements, dress and marching. War department circulars. Records related to deserters, casualties, disabled and deceased.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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