The William T.H. Brooks papers, 1838-1875.

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The William T.H. Brooks papers, 1838-1875.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, organizational documents, deeds. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: Early Siminole Indian War, Mexican War, Civil War, Late Indian War, Ante Bellum. Contains information pertaining to the following military units: 1st Division, VI (6th) Corps, Army Potomac. General description of the collection: The William T.H. Brooks papers include correspondence about his experience in the Mexican War; letters from Edwin M. Stanton; land deeds; letter to his father regarding an upcoming meeting with Indians in Arkansas; and letter from Pascorilla family matters and views on abolition.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7575298

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Stanton, Edwin McMasters, 1814-1869

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American jurist and politician. From the description of Letter signed : "War Department," to William Pitt Fessenden, 1862 May 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270580939 U.S. secretary of war 1862-1868. From the description of Telegram (draft) : ms. : Washington, D.C., to Ulysses S. Grant, Appomattox C.H., Va., 1865 Apr. 9. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122380613 Secretary of War; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. ...

Brooks, William T. H.

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William T.H. Brooks graduated from the United States Military Academy (USMA) in 1841. He was involved in the war against the Apaches; and also, in the battle of Williamsburg during the Civil War. From the description of The William T.H. Brooks papers, 1838-1875. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47152273 ...