Papers, 1813-1890.

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Papers, 1813-1890.

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Memoirs and Civil War journal. Memoirs begin with his family's move to Illinois. He writes descriptively of the prairie, the animals, birds and trees, building the cabin, farming techniques, fascinating anecdotes about life on the prairie. Eloquent descriptions of traveling in snow storms and taking a flat boat on the river in an ice storm. Details of his business and political affairs and local political intrigues. Also writes of his family and much genealogical information. Civil War journal covers Sept. 1861-Sept. 1863. Includes a brief history of the 18th Illinois Infantry.

.21 linear feet (1 box)

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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