Papers, 1862-1866.

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Papers, 1862-1866.

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Papers relating to Hooper's military service during the Civil War in South Carolina and in New York. Chiefly financial reports, invoices, receipts, and other papers documenting Hooper's term of service from 1862 to 1865. Includes a few letters, among them three from Edward L. Pierce to Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, concerning work with the freedmen at Port Royal, S.C.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Houghton Library

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Houghton Library

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Pierce, Edward Lillie, 1829-1897

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Supporters of President Grant removed Sumner as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate in 1871. Edward L. Pierce defended the reputation of Sumner after this episode became a matter of fresh historical controversy in 1877. Others involved in the controversy were Lothrop Motley, John Jay, and Hamilton Fish. From the description of Clippings concerning Charles Sumner and President U.S. Grant : album, 1877-1878. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612815430 ...

Hooper, Edward William, 1839-1901

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Hooper was treasurer of Harvard College (1876-1898). During the Civil War, he served as additional aide-de-camp on the staff of General Rufus Saxton, Department of the South, and on the staff of General John Adams Dix, Department of the East. From the description of Letters, 1862-1892 (inclusive), 1862-1865 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612367510 From the guide to the Edward William Hooper letters, 1862-1892 (inclusive), 1862-1865 (bulk)., (Houghton Libra...