George B. Sanford manuscript, ca. 1893 or 1894.

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George B. Sanford manuscript, ca. 1893 or 1894.

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Consists of an original typescript draft and copy of his memoir, "Experiences in Army Life of Col. George B. Sanford, Retired, U.S.A., lately Col. 6th Cavalry U.S.A.," written about 1893 or 1894, which details his experiences during the American Civil War. A copy of this manuscript was edited and published in 1969 by E. R. Hagemann in book form titled Fighting Rebels and Redskins: Experiences in Army Life of Colonel George B. Sanford, 1861-1892.

.21 linear ft.

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