Schmidt family papers, 1858-1895.

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Schmidt family papers, 1858-1895.

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Collection includes 209 letters written by or to members of the Henry Schmidt family and their relatives living in Ohio and Kansas. Most of the letters were written by Henry, a native of Wapakoneta, Ohio, to his fiancee, and later wife, Kate, while he served as an officer with the 15th and 37th Ohio Infantry Regiments during the Civil War. Henry describes aspects of daily military life and several battles, including the siege of Vicksburg, Battle of Lookout Mountain and the Atlanta Campaign. He also discusses his experiences in the prisoner exchange system and mentions a personal encounter with General William T. Sherman. Transcriptions are available of most of Schmidt's letters.

1 cubic foot.

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