Papers of Burton Randall [manuscript], 1827-1865.

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Papers of Burton Randall [manuscript], 1827-1865.

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The papers contain letters, 1827-1863, of Burton Randall to Alexander Randall, pertaining to his activities as army surgeon at posts in the South and Southwest, yellow fever in New Orleans (1833), a measles epidemic (1840), Pawnees, Osages, Delawares, Choctaws, the forced migration of the Creeks beyond the Mississippi (1835), slavery, concerns about his loyalty to the Union, and family news; and a likeness of Burton Randall. There is also correspondence, 1862-1865, of Andrew J. Gillespie to his wife Susan, describing camp life and the Civil War, in particular the Seven Days' battle and skirmishes near Culpeper, Va., and Carlisle, Pa., giving advice on farm management, and detailing news of friends and neighbors. The papers also include miscellaneous Civil War items, e.g., a telegram about the firing on Fort Sumter; a letter, 7 April 1865, containing a Confederate soldier's speculations about Grant's actions; and loyalty oath, 1865, of Andrew J. Gillespie. There is also a New York state absentee voter autorization form, signed 17 October 1864, for Charles P. Tremain, with a letter from Andrew J. Gillespie to his wife, on verso.

100 (ca.) items.

University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7922916

University of Virginia. Library

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