Thomas Williams correspondence. 1858-1859.

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Thomas Williams correspondence. 1858-1859.

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Collection includes letters written to Mary Neosho Bailey or "Moddie", Williams' wife, during the Utah War. Williams was a member of Johnston's Army from 1858-1859 during the Utah War. Mainly, Williams was stationed in and around Fort Leavenworth, a fort located in Kansas Territory. He was also stationed with Johnston's Army at Cheyenne Pass for weeks. While traveling, Williams and his company usually camped in Kansas and Nebraska territory. His letters begin in his family's hometown of Detroit, Michigan in 1858 and follow him until 1859.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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