Papers, 1830-1928.

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Papers, 1830-1928.

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Includes letters from Black's father to his own sister and mother in Pennsylvania re: preaching and family. Letters from Fithian to his wife telling of problems reaching his wounded boys, dealings with sanitary fair officials, experiences at the Leesburg Army Hospital in Ark., his impressions of Southern society and freed slaves. War letters of John Black and his brother William give a strong picture of camp life, battles, army hospitals, and their personal lives. Over 4,000 letters, 1903-1913, from his time with the Civil Service Commission include letters from T. Roosevelt, G. Cleveland, W.H. Taft, Adlai Stevenson, Mrs. John Logan, Joseph G. Cannon, Frank Lowden, Horatio King, Champ Clark and others. A number of letters re: pardon of Robert E. Lee. 14 letters from A.C. Griggs in Panama re: work on the Isthmian Canal Commission. Much material related to the G.A.R. Letterpress books contain letters while Commissioner of Pensions and from 1904-1913.

9 linear feet (9 boxes + 1 oversize folder)

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