Eli P. Long papers, 1855-1892.

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Eli P. Long papers, 1855-1892.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, diary, biographies. Contains information pertaining to the following wars: Indian Wars -- pre-Civil War; Civil War -- Secession Crisis, -- Western Theater. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Kentucky Military Academy; 1st United States (U.S.) Cavalry Regiment; 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment; 4th Ohio Cavalry Regiment; 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Cumberland; 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi. General description of the collection: The Eli P. Long papers include May 18-September 14, 1857, diary covers Cheyenne Expedition with Sedgwick and Sumner; autobiography, 1855-1863; biography, 1855-1867; letters from J. Sedgwick, W.T. Sherman, G. Thomas, 1863-1865, Praise Long; three 1892 letters about efforts to commemorate service of his Ohio regiments at Chickamauga; Sherman letter discusses aftermath of siege of Knoxville.

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Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870

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Long, Eli P.

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