Edmund Cook Little papers, 1863-1874.

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Edmund Cook Little papers, 1863-1874.

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The items in the collection pertain to Little's war service. There are 4 letters written by Little to relatives. There are also 10 letters written by military officials about his discharge, some of which are reproduced in a typed transcription which also contains some biographical information about Little. The collection also contains some newspaper clippings about Little's death and a photo of Little.

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7914332

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Little, Edmund Cook., 1845-1874.

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Edmund Cook Little served in Company C, 9th Iowa Infantry, during the Civil War. He was born in Illinois. In 1853, his family moved to Buchanan County, Iowa. They later moved to Independence, Iowa. In August, 1861, at age 16, Little joined Company C, 9th Iowa Infantry. In 1863, shortly before his 18th birthday, he achieved the rank of Captain. He was wounded at Vicksburg on May 22, 1863. He did not recover and was discharged in February, 1864. He returned to Independence, where he became Postmas...

United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 9th (1861-1865)

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